In re Estate of Hollett

The petitioner, Erin Hollett, appeals an order by the Merrimack County Probate Court (Patten, J.) declaring the prenuptial agreement made between Erin and the decedent, John Hollett, to be valid. Erin argues that the agreement should be set aside because of duress, undue influence, insufficient financial disclosure, and lack of effective independent counsel. The respondents, Kathryn Hollett, the decedent’s first wife, and their five children, argue that the agreement is valid and the probate court’s order should be affirmed. We reverse and remand.

The following facts were found by the trial…