Hill v. Clarke

By Judge W. Allan Sharrett

This matter comes before the Court on Petitioner’s claims regarding the Estate of Mr. James R. Hill. After analysis of the facts, statutes, and case law regarding claims against estates and executor’s duties, the Court rules in favor of Petitioner Hill.

Facts

James Hill (“Decedent”) died on August 3, 2005. (Pet’r Post Hr’g Mem. 1, April 24,2006.) The will was admitted to probate, and Respondent Nattile Clarke, the decedent’s daughter, became the executor of his Estate on September 8, 2005. (Pet’r Mem. 1.) The decedent’s wife, Mrs. Sandra Hill, Petitioner, filed an…