In re the Estate of Partridge

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alfred J. Weiner, S.

In this contested probate proceeding, objectants seek an order suppressing the use of tape-recorded conversations between the decedent and objectant, Ismay Swammy, during the trial and at any examinations before trial. The petitioner opposed the application.

The purported last will was executed on March 16, 1987 and *160the tape recordings of conversations between objectant and decedent took place 6 to 9 years prior to the date of execution. The objectant was hired by decedent as a housekeeper in the late 1970’s. Petitioner contends that objectant, from the…