In Re Leone Estate

Proponents of the will of Josephine Leone appeal as of right from a jury verdict finding the will to have been the result of undue influence. Proponents’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and motion for new trial were denied by the probate court. We affirm.

The proponents of the will consist of four of the decedent’s eight adult children: Charles Leone, Peter Leone, Julia McGreevy and Joanna Phillips. The contestant, Anthony Leone, is the son who was specifically not provided for in the will. It was Anthony’s contention that the four proponents unduly influenced their mother to…