National Federation of the Blind of California, Inc v. Carson

Opinion

HAERLE, J.

I. Introduction

This is an appeal from a judgment in a consolidated proceeding involving the estate of Kathryne J. Auen (Auen) who left most of her substantial estate to her attorney, Patricia A. Carson, also known as Patricia C. Major (Carson), and to Carson’s family. The primary ruling at issue in this appeal is the trial court’s finding that Carson exerted undue influence over Auen. We affirm this ruling and the judgment.

II. The Parties and Procedural History

Auen died on August 30, 1990. A will executed by Auen and dated February 22, 1990 (the 1990 will) was admitted to…