Ray v. Huett

MAIN, Justice.

Brian D. Ray appeals from a judgment of the Tallapoosa Circuit Court in a will contest transferred to the circuit court from the Tallapoosa Probate Court. For the reasons stated below, we reverse and remand.

I. Facts and Procedural History

In September 2011, Charles A. Huett was admitted into a nursing home after suffering a fall at his house. Shortly after being admitted into the nursing home, Huett’s only son, who had been serving as Huett’s regular caregiver, passed away. After the death of Huett’s son, Ray offered to be Huett’s caregiver. In October 2011, Huett left the…