In Re Estate of Fisher

This cause came to be heard upon an appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Warren County.

This case originated from a claim filed by claimant-appellant, Shirley Chamberlain, against the Estate of John J. Fisher. Fisher died on February 2, 1982. On March 3, 1982, Fisher’s will was admitted to probate by the Warren County Probate Court. On that same date, Mary Jane O’Donnell, the niece of the decedent, was named as executrix of Fisher’s estate. After making two specific bequests of eash to religious organizations, Fisher’s will left the balance of his estate to O’Donnell.

On June 4, 1982,…