In re Bosley

OPINION BY

LAZARUS, J.:

Kenneth T. Bosley (“Kenneth”) appeals from the September 20, 2010 order of the Court of Common Pleas of York County, Orphans’ Court Division, denying his appeal from probate and declaring void ab *1106initio a power of attorney executed in his favor by Donald W. Bosley (“Decedent”). After careful review, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

Decedent, the oldest of five children, was born in Maryland in 1916. He never married and had no children. Although Decedent was very limited in his ability to read and write, he acquired substantial assets during his life, including…