Burns v. Ashley

BRYAN, Justice.

Beverly Burns, Michael Ashley, and Debbie Elrod (hereinafter collectively referred to as "the appellants") appeal from a judgment of the Etowah Circuit Court ("the circuit court") denying the appellants' will contest, admitting to probate the will of Rheba Sue Ashley ("Rheba"), and *972issuing letters testamentary to James Wayne Ashley ("James"). For the reasons set forth herein, the circuit court's judgment is void for lack of jurisdiction, and the appeal must therefore be dismissed.

Facts and Procedural History

On February 15, 2015, Rheba died testate, survived by her five…