Yancey v. Hall

Carley, Justice.

These cases arise from a contest over the validity of the will of the late Earl Harris. Kyle Yancey is the named executor under Harris’ will. Price Hall and Christie Hall Gulledge (Caveators) are Harris’ nephew and niece.

Yancey and Harris were neighbors. When Harris expressed to Yancey a concern about dying intestate, Yancey, who is an attorney, offered to draft a will without charge, if Harris would furnish the name of his proposed executor and the specifics of his testamentary plan. In a subsequent conversation, Harris indicated that the person who was his choice for…