Puryer v. Barstis

¶1 Paul L. Kurth died at the age of 82 on January 26, 2000, in a Missoula, Montana, hospital. Prior to his death, Kurth had resided with his niece and her husband, Sinda and Marty Puryer, in Kalispell for several years. On February 19,1998, Marty hand wrote a document entitled “Instructions and Last Will and Testament of Paul L. Kurth.” Marty claims Kurth dictated the contents of this document to him and then signed it in his presence, as well as in the presence of a long term caregiver. The Puryers did not petition to probate this will until March 8, 2013. The will was challenged by Bruce…