In re the Estate of Kasper

Pierron, J.:

Margaret Mahoney appeals from an order admitting an executed copy of the will of Mary Kasper, deceased, to probate. Mahoney contends the trial court erred by concluding there was substantial competent evidence to rebut the common-law presumption that the will had been revoked. In addition, she argues the trial court erred by admitting into evidence prior statements made by the decedent.

On April 25, 1991, Mary Kasper executed a will drafted by her attorney, Kenneth Cole. When Mary left Mr. Cole’s office, she was carrying both the original and a copy of her will. Louis Kasper,…