In Re Estate of Stephens

Irwin, Chief Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

Ronald Keith Stephens (Stephens) appeals the order of the district court for Buffalo County granting summary judgment in favor of Eleanore Freeze, the personal representative of the estate of the decedent, Shirley Samson Stephens (Shirley), and denying Stephens’ motion for summary judgment. For the reasons stated below, we affirm.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

Shirley died on January 25, 1998. On April 14, 1997, Shirley executed her last will and testament. After Shirley’s death, Freeze filed a petition for formal probate of the will dated April 14, 1997, in the…