Estate of Johnson

Petitioner appeals from a decree admitting to probate the will of her deceased brother Edgar Johnson. Petitioner contests the will on the grounds that proponent — nominated therein as personal representative and designated as principal beneficiary — "unduly influenced” decedent in its preparation and execution and because at the time of its execution — December 20, 1974 — decedent was without testamentary capacity.

Decedent was approximately 87 years of age at the time of his death on January 24, 1975. His first will was executed in February of 1972, naming his two children as nominal…