In re the Estate of Savage

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alfred J. Weiner, S.

In this probate proceeding, petitioner seeks a decree disqualifying respondent as beneficiary and surviving spouse.

The last will and testament was admitted to probate and letters testamentary were issued to petitioner on March 31, 1997. Pursuant to Article 6 of her last will and testament, the decedent devised her real property to petitioner subject to a life estate in favor of her husband, the respondent.

*881On or about November 16, 1995, the decedent, Regina Savage, died from injuries caused by a fatal gunshot wound inflicted by respondent. Respondent…