McElroy v. Taylor

STUMBO, Justice.

This case seeks to determine whether the district court has jurisdiction over a renunciation of a will by the guardian of an incompetent adult or whether such a renunciation must be filed in the circuit court. The Jefferson District Court ruled that it lacked jurisdiction and that the renunciation should be filed with the Jefferson Circuit Court. On appeal, the circuit court affirmed the district court’s ruling. The Court of Appeals denied discretionary review. This Court granted discretionary review.

On October 7, 1994, Hazel Bellmar died testate. She was survived by her…