In Re Estate of Deoneseus

— On January 17, 1991, Richard Joseph Deoneseus, a widower (hereafter testator), executed a will leaving his entire estate to his adult daughter, Jean Deoneseus Gier (hereafter daughter), and also named his daughter as the "executor.” He named Jo Anne Thompson (later Deoneseus) as the alternate "executor” in the event his daughter declined, failed or was unable to act as the executor. The will makes no other mention of Ms. Thompson. On June 1, 1991, the testator married Jo Anne Thompson (hereafter wife). On August 15, 1991, the testator died without signing a new will.

The daughter sought to…