In re Estate of Wilber

The petitioner, Estate of Richard Wilber (Richard’s Estate), appeals a decision of the 9th Circuit — Nashua Probate Division (O’Neill, J.) allowing the respondent, Estate of Josephine Wilber (Josephine’s Estate), to claim a statutory share under RSA 560:10 (2007) of certain real property located in Hillsborough. We reverse and remand.

I

The following facts are undisputed. Richard and Josephine Wilber were married for approximately fifty years. Richard owned property in both Maryland and New Hampshire. On March 19,2007, the Wilbers executed a contract (the Agreement) in which Richard agreed to…