Estate of Ross

RALEIGH BROWN, Justice.

This is an appeal from the denial of a motion to set aside an order admitting a will to probate and for new trial. Wanda Holmes, Ann Jones, Jackie McGahan and Mary Darnell, the four daughters of decedent Irvy Okes Ross, sought to set aside the order probating the will of Irvy Okes Ross and appointing Edgar Newton Ross, the decedent’s son, independent executor.

Irvy Okes Ross died on July 13, 1983, following a lengthy illness. While in the hospital, Ross executed a new will specifically disinheriting his four daughters and leaving everything to his son, as well as…