In re Estate of Robbins

The petitioners, Pamela Robbins and Michael Robbins, file this interlocutory appeal, see SUP. CT. R. 8, from the decision of the Cheshire County Probate Court (Espiefs, J.) granting a motion for partial summary judgment filed by the respondents, Bertha Johnson and Susan Wright. The petitioners argue that the probate court erred by ruling that the phrase “any other heir of mine” in the testator’s will was sufficient reference to the testator’s children to prevent application of the pretermitted heir statute. See RSA 551:10 (1997). We reverse and remand.

The petitioners are the natural daughter…