IN RE ESTATE OF MARKS

No. 16226-5-III.

957 P.2d 235 (1998)

In re the ESTATE OF Diana Crichton MARKS, Hartwell MARKS, Appellant, v. ESTATE OF Diana Crichton MARKS, Eldon L. Blanford and Judith Blanford, Respondents.

Court of Appeals of Washington, Division 3, Panel 5.

Publication Ordered and Reconsideration Denied June 9, 1998.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Steven W. Hughes, Woodward & Hughes, Spokane, for Appellant.

William J. Schroeder, Simon R. Collins, Mary M. Palmer, Paine, Hamblen, Coffin, Brooke & Miller, Spokane, for Respondents.


KURTZ, Judge.

Hartwell Marks, Diana Marks' brother, contests the validity of her will. Ms. Marks was assisted in preparing her will by her friends, Eldon and Judith Blanford. The Blanfords, and a religious organization controlled by them, were named as substantial beneficiaries in the will. Mr. Blanford was named personal representative. The court found no undue influence was exerted upon Diana Marks. However, the court found...

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