- 5 - this unequal disposition of her estate among her four grandchildren. With respect to the four parcels of farmland involved in the instant case, the will generally provided that two of the parcels would be given to Greg, one parcel would be given to Janet, and one parcel would be given to Lori. In the will decedent further stated that she expected "any land to remain in the family. If any heir wishes to sell his or her land, the other heirs are to be given an option to buy it at current market price." Ultimately, the above holographic will provisions concerning the four parcels never became operative because of certain discussions that took place between Jerry and decedent. In their discussions sometime after decedent's execution of the June 19, 1984, holographic will, Jerry persuaded her to treat her grandchildren, Greg, Janet, Kimberly, and Lori, equally. Jerry told decedent that if she implemented her testamentary plan to treat the grandchildren unequally, he would remedy any disparity by leaving more of his own property to those who received less from her. As a result of his first wife's death in the early 1960's, Jerry became acquainted with Steve Shadle, an attorney practicing in Yuma County who specializes in estate work and estate planning. Over the years, Mr. Shadle had also performed occasional legal work for decedent and her former husband.Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Next
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