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Matter of Estate of McDonald

Opinion Date 2021-09-16
  • Court Line: Houston (14th Dist.)
  • Citation: Not Reported in S.W. Rptr.
  • Subcategory: Undue Influence
  • Ruling: Affirm
  • Appellate Standard: Sufficiency of the evidence
  • Jury: MSJ
  • Probate Court: No
  • Death Date: 2010-07-25
Details
Contestant(s):
Daughter
Proponent(s):
Unspecified
  • Testator Male or Female: Male
  • 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: Contractual

Outcomes
  • English Speaking Testator: Yes
  • Reversed on Undue Influence: No
  • Reversed on Fraud: No