Melter v. Melter

¶1 A will is presumed valid but may be disregarded when a will contestant presents clear, cogent, and convincing evidence that it was the product of undue influence. John and Sandra Melter appeal the trial court’s decision to set aside the fourth and final will of John’s mother, Mary Virginia Melter, and corresponding transfers of assets that effectively disinherited his brother, William Melter, and left nearly all of her estate to John.

¶2 The evidence supports the court’s findings that John failed to account for or clearly establish his mother’s knowing consent to assets he transferred to…