Matter of Estate of Ausley

LAVENDER, Justice.

The May 6, 1987 Last Will and Testament of William C. Ausley (Ausley or decedent) was sought to be admitted to probate by Robert Ausley, decedent’s brother, who was a beneficiary in the will and named executor. Appellees, numerous relatives of decedent, filed contests. Appellees are Walter N., Richard K. and George G. Aus-ley, brothers of decedent; George Lynn, Maurice S. and Ronnie L. Ausley, nephews; and Charon Ann Lamont, Marguerette An-dren and Cheryl Ann Applewhite, nieces. Walter N., Richard K. and George Lynn Ausley are beneficiaries in the will. Appel-lees argued the…