In Re Estate of Seward

This is an appeal by Ralph and Helen Seward (contestants) from the allowance of the will of Charles R. Seward.

The testator died on April 3, 1978, and the named executor presented to the Rutland Probate Court a will dated July 8, 1974. The contestants appeared and contested the will on the asserted ground that the will was executed while the testator was under guardianship. The contestants sought to have a will dated November 12, 1973, admitted to probate, in which the contestants were legatees. After hearings, the probate court allowed the 1974 will. The contestants appealed to the Rutland…