Matter of Estate of Gibbs

WUEST, Justice.

This case is a consolidation of three appeals arising from the probate of the latest will of Walter A. Gibbs (Gibbs), deceased. After the will was admitted to probate, it was discovered the sole legatee, Delores Christenson (Delores), was involved in the murder of Gibbs, although she was acquitted of all criminal charges. The issues which will be discussed are:

1. Whether the trial court’s determination that Delores was a willful slayer was clearly erroneous.

2. Whether attorney fees were properly awarded from the estate to Delores, a sole legatee found to be a willful slayer.

We…