Matter of Estate of Krokowsky

OPINION

MOELLER, Vice Chief Justice.

This case involves the interpretation of the will of Janya Krokowsky (“decedent”). Decedent’s niece and heir-at-law Merle Feitler challenges the rulings of the trial court and the court of appeals, both of which held, to varying degrees, that the will granted decedent’s longtime Mend, Mary Brown, a general power of appointment which, in turn, could be exercised by Brown’s guardian/conservator. We have jurisdiction under Ariz. Const, art. 6, § 5(3) and Ariz.R.CivApp.P. 23. For reasons stated below, we reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On June…