Pihlajamaa v. Kaihlan

*1126Opinion

McDONALD, J.

Aune Maria Pihlajamaa (Maria) appeals an order denying her Probate Code section 213201 petition (Petition) for a determination whether her proposed action (Proposed Action) to enforce an alleged domestic partnership agreement with and interpret the will of Viljo Peter Kaila (Viljo) would be a contest under the no contest clause of Viljo’s will. Maria contends the trial court erred by concluding (1) extrinsic evidence was admissible to interpret the no contest clause, and (2) admission of extrinsic evidence to interpret that clause would require a determination of the merits…