Barngrover v. Estate of Barngrover

OPINION

HERNANDEZ, Judge.

Proponents petitioned for formal probate of a photocopy of the purported last will of Anna Barngrover. They alleged that the original instrument was mislaid or lost by decedent before her death. The petition was opposed by James Barngrover, the decedent’s son. The trial court’s decision reads as follows:

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. The deceased executed a will in Iowa and a copy has been produced for probate.

2. The will is lost or misplaced even though diligent search and inquiry has been made for it.

3. The deceased never revoked nor changed the will, nor had any intention to do…