In re the Estate of Bussler
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the Court
*453¶1 Kathleen Bussler appeals the trial court’s determination that her mother, Jacquelyn Bussler, had testamentary capacity when she executed her March 14, 2009, will and that it was not the product of undue influence by Kathleen’s sister, Karen Bussler,1 the sole beneficiary under the 2009 will. Karen cross appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in awarding her attorney fees paid from Jacquelyn’s estate rather than by Kathleen in her individual capacity under RCW 11.24.050. We hold that the trial court did not err in admitting the 2009 will to probate because Kathleen failed to prove by…
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