In re Estate of Brown

By Judge Robert J. Smith

This matter comes before the Court on Petitioner’s motion to admit a copy of Elbert Brown’s will and Petitioner’s motion to modify Elbert Brown’s trust. After considering the oral arguments made by counsel on both August 30, 2013, and November 18, 2013, the evidence presented by counsel, and reviewing the applicable legal authority, I grant the motion to admit the copy of Elbert Brown’s will to probate and deny the motion to modify Elbert Brown’s trust.

Background

Elbert Brown (“Brown”), a resident of Fairfax County, died June 2,2012. A Last Will and Testament (“Will”),…