In re Estate of Warunek v. Stala

The will of Joseph Warunek was denied admission to probate because it was found to be an invalid joint will. The personal representative, Marvin Biesiadecki, appeals. We conclude that the will is ambiguous as to whether a joint will was intended and that the evidence demonstrates that a separate will was intended. We reverse the order and remand the cause for admission of the will to probate and further appropriate probate proceedings.

Joseph Warunek died on May 21, 1989. The will sought to be admitted to probate was dated March 10, 1982 and was signed by Joseph and his wife, Mary Warunek, who…