Faught v. Estate of Faught

OPINION

BROCK, Chief Justice.

This case involves the execution of a written instrument in which appellant James Faught, a surviving spouse, agreed to accept certain personalty in lieu of his interest in his deceased wife’s estate. The probate judge found that the agreement to renounce on Mr. Faught complied with T.C.A., § 31-l-103(a) and (b) (1984) and was binding. The Court of Appeals concluded that the agreement was not in compliance with § 31-l-103(a) and (b), but that appellant Faught was bound by the agreement because he knowingly waived his rights to his portion of the estate. We cannot…