Order unanimously reversed on the law and facts without costs and amended petition granted.
Memorandum:
Following a trial in this proceeding for the probate of a will, the Surrogate concluded that proponent failed to demonstrate due execution of the will because there was no credible evidence that the decedent requested the witnesses to sign (see, EPTL 3-2.1 [a] [4]). Although the decedent did not express a request that either witness sign, such a request...
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