Estate of Pfleghar

(concurring in part, dissenting in part)—I concur in the majority's holding that Charlotte Pfleghar unduly influenced the decedent. However, I do not think the trial court abused its discretion by awarding her executrix and attorney's fees. Accordingly, I dissent from that portion of the opinion.

The assessment of costs and attorney's fees in will contests is governed by RCW 11.24.050:

If the probate be revoked or the will annulled, assessment of costs shall be in the discretion of the court. If the will be sustained, the court may assess the costs against the contestant, including, unless it…