Legal Opinion
In Matter of Estate of O'Neill
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided June 29, 1994No. 92-1939PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAnderson, P.J.
Daniel O'Neill appeals from an order construing his uncle's last will and testament, and from an order reconsidering and affirming the probate court's prior order. We conclude that Daniel's failure to appear at the will construction hearing required him to move to reopen the decision under §§ 879.31 and 806.07, STATS., before the probate court could entertain any argument by Daniel regarding the will's construction. As Daniel did not show excusable neglect under § 806.07(l)(a), we affirm the orders.
Facts
Prior to his death, William J. O'Neill prepared his last will and testament using a…
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