In re the Estate of Freilich

OPINION OF THE COURT

Lee L. Holzman, J.

The primary issue raised in this motion and cross motion is whether the respondent may be compelled to produce at her examination before trial her own wills and trusts or whether the attorney-client privilege or the confidential, ambulatory nature of the will of a living person protects these documents from disclosure. The court holds that these documents are not protected by the attorney-client privilege. However, the confidential nature of these documents dictates that disclosure should be compelled only upon a strong showing of necessity. Here, a…