Gulbankian v. Salbashian

On August 7, 1951, Mr. Donigian executed three identical wills, drawn by his attorney, Mr. Gulbankian. *149One such will he took home. The other two were left with the attorney, and one of them was offered for probate after the death of Mr. Donigian which occurred January 10, 1952. The proponent is the executor named in the will, who is also a legatee and the sister of the scrivener. The material facts are not in dispute and the issue is one of law.

For several months before Mr. Donigian’s death his nephew, Charles Salbashian (the contestant of the will), and Charles’ wife lived with Mr. Donigian…