Maxwell v. Dawkins

Robert Emory Maxwell, Jr., appeals the summary judgment entered by the Colbert Circuit Court in favor of his half sister, Dollye Diane Dawkins, in a will contest involving the estate of their deceased father, Robert Maxwell, Sr. ("Dr. Maxwell"). We affirm.

I

Dr. Maxwell died on August 29, 2004, after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ("COPD"). Since January 2002, Dr. Maxwell's son, Robert, had lived with him and helped him manage his affairs. Dr. Maxwell executed a power of attorney in favor of Robert in February 2002, and, in September 2002, Dr. Maxwell executed a will…