In re the Estate of Prime

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph S. Mattina, S.

This matter has come before the court in a most unusual *797manner and presents a question as to whether Donald Prime, a son of the decedent, has standing to file objections to a purported last will and testament dated April 9, 1997.

To put the question in perspective, it is first necessary to review the historical events which led us to this point in time.

For some time prior to August 1, 1984, Carmen Prime, Sr., and Donald Prime were in partnership in a business known as Prime Food Service Equipment Company located at 100 Rhode Island Street, Buffalo, New…