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Anderson v. Dubel

Opinion Date 1979-03-07
  • Court Line: San Antonio
  • Citation: 580 S.W.2d 404
  • Subcategory: Formalities / Solemnities
  • Ruling: Affirm
  • Appellate Standard: De novo
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: 1977-06-09
  • Death Date from Ancestry.com or Outside Source: :Yes
  • Testator Age at Will Signing: 70
  • Will Age by Days: 6
Details
Contestant(s):
Niece
Proponent(s):
Executor
  • Dueling Wills: Yes
  • Executor as Proponent: Yes
  • Testator Male or Female: Female
  • Testator Education Summary: Unknown
  • Testator Sophistication Rating: Unknown

  • Prevailing Party in Trial Court: Proponent
  • Prevailing Party in COA: Appellee
  • Attorney Fees Awarded in Trial Court: N/A
  • Testamentary or Contractual Capacity Case: Testamentary
  • Will Type or Trust: Holographic
  • Docket Number: 16138

Outcomes
  • English Speaking Testator: Yes
  • Formalities / Solemnities - Summary: Holographic will admitted to probate and no appeal was perfected. Judgment now conclusive.
  • Reversed on Formalities / Solemnities Issue: No