Helgason v. Merriman

OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I,. INTRODUCTION

Clara Helgason died testate in 1998. Her will named Thomas Merriman as the personal representative, and the superior court appointed him as such. Helgason's heirs, her sons Leonard Helgason and Ken Wood, sought removal of Merriman as the personal representative, citing alleged conflicts of interest and undue influence. The superior court held a hearing and issued a ruling denying the request for removal. Helgason's sons appeal this ruling.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Facts

Clara Helgason died in Kodiak on September 20, 1998, at the age of ninety,…