Bennett v. Ditto

OPINION

TAYLOR, Judge.

Katie Beth Bennett, as a beneficiary under the will of Donna H. Wiseman, deceased, presents a novel issue in this appeal as to whether Wiseman’s alleged signature on her holographic will complies with the statutory mandates of Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) 394.040 and KRS 446.060. Bennett appeals from an August 1, 2005, opinion and order of the Meade Circuit Court holding that the Meade District Court erroneously admitted into probate Wiseman’s holographic will. We reverse.

Wiseman died on July 28, 2002, a resident of Meade County, Kentucky. On September 3, 2002, a…