Matter of Conservatorship of Kueteman

Tom Glaze, Justice.

This is a will contest case. Karlene Kueteman initiated this action contesting the validity of the will of her aunt, Wilhelmine (Minnie) Kueteman. Minnie never married, had no children and had outlived her parents, brothers and sisters. Mavis Stipe was a friend and companion of Minnie’s for nearly forty years, and she was the primary beneficiary under the terms of Minnie’s will. Karlene claims Mavis unduly influenced Minnie when Minnie executed her will and also asserts her aunt did not have the necessary testamentary capacity at the time of the will’s execution. After the…