Hanks v. Justus

PRESIDING JUSTICE McCUSKEY

delivered the opinion of the court:

The petitioners, Kathryn J. Hanks and James E. Justus, filed a probate action challenging the will prepared by their mother, Janette Justus (the decedent) and seeking to set aside certain certificates of deposit held in joint tenancy. The circuit court of Hancock County entered orders granting a motion in limine filed by the respondents, Janice L. Justus and Jerold L. Justus. The orders excluded the opinion testimony of a psychologist regarding the mental state of the decedent prior to her death. The trial court certified the issues…