In Re Estate of Veronico

Miss JUSTICE McGILLICUDDY

delivered the opinion of the court:

This lawsuit involves a petition filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County by Susan Di Maso * to set aside the purported will of her sister, Carmella Veronico, and to declare it null and void. The plaintiff alleged that the testator lacked the mental or physical capacity necessary to execute a will and that the testator was under the influence, domination and control of Richard Di Maso, a nephew of the testator.

Prior to the commencement of the jury trial in this matter, the trial court determined that the plaintiff was not competent…