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1976 to 1984, and Daniel assisted decedent from 1984 until her
death in 1992. The Griffiths were not related by blood to
decedent but were distant cousins of decedent's deceased husband.
Decedent's husband died on June 22, 1943.
The services performed by the Griffiths included
companionship, secretarial work, chauffeuring, reading to her,
reviewing and paying bills, and taking her to medical and dental
appointments. The Griffiths were on call at all times to meet
decedent's demands, which were substantial because she was of
advanced age, in very poor health (she was blind and severe
diabetes required amputation of her leg in 1989), and unable to
take care of any of her affairs. Both David and Daniel were
employed full time elsewhere during the periods they assisted
decedent. David was employed by C&P Telephone Co. and worked a
significant amount of overtime. Daniel worked for Phillip
Morris, but worked the 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift and worked for
decedent in the mornings before going to work.
Decedent never had an investment adviser but had a stock
broker who handled trades for her. Decedent also informally
sought the advice of her son-in-law, two stock brokers, and a
trust officer. Decedent kept her stock certificates in her own
name and did not use a brokerage firm to hold her stock
certificates. Decedent employed other persons in her personal
residence.
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