In re the Estate of Fisher

OPINION OF THE COURT

John M. Keane, S.

The fragility of marriage in this last quarter of the 20th century is increasingly illustrated by the growing number of separation agreements which have become involved in the probate of wills of decedents. Such is the situation in this case, where the facts are not in dispute and have been stipulated by the parties.

After 17 years of marriage, George M. Fisher and Jean B. Fisher separated sometime during mid-1978. After the actual separation, counsel were consulted by both parties concerning a formal separation agreement and divorce.

On November 28, 1978 at…