Debter v. Stephens

Melton, Justice.

William Neville Stephens (‘Mr. Stephens”) had two children who were born out of wedlock, Frank Debter and Vickie Estes. Mr. Stephens died on April 27, 2011, after having executed his last will and testament on January 26, 2006. In his will, Mr. Stephens made several specific bequests of money, and he left the residue of his estate to Estes. He did not make Debter a beneficiary under the will. Debter filed a caveat to executor Roy Milton Stephens’ petition to probate Mr. Stephens’ will in solemn form, challenging the validity of the will. Debter claimed that the will was a…