Huffey v. Lea

HABHAB, Judge.

On June 16, 1986, Hjalmer Olson died survived by his wife, Margaret. Margaret, on June 18, 1986, executed a will leaving the bulk of her estate to her nephew, George Huffey, one of the appellees here. On July 16,1986, Margaret executed a new will leaving the bulk of her estate to the appellants Leas. The Leas were also named executors of her estate.

In August of the same year, Margaret died. Her July 16, 1986, will was admitted to probate. That will was timely contested by the Huffeys. The Leas obtained counsel to defend the July 1986 will. Following a jury verdict setting aside…