Hernon v. Hernon

John Hemon died on September 19, 2005, leaving a last will and testament dated July 21, 2005. The will provided that the entirety of his estate would go to the four daughters of his brother, Stephen Hernon. The testator’s niece Christina, daughter of a second brother, Peter Hernon, objected to the will, claiming that it was the product of undue influence. After trial, a Probate and Family Court judge agreed, concluding that Stephen Hemon had exercised undue influence over the testator. Stephen, the named executor of the will, now appeals, claiming that the contestant, Christina, lacks proper…