The applicant, Millie Reville, sought to validate a 2019 will naming her as the estate trustee and primary beneficiary of Mark Weeks' estate, claiming to be his common-law spouse.
The respondent, Vania Weeks, the deceased's separated spouse and estate trustee under a 2008 will, challenged the 2019 will's validity, alleging it was not properly signed or was procured by undue influence.
The court heard oral testimony from the 2019 will's witnesses and considered expert forensic document examiner reports.
The court found the 2019 will was duly executed and dismissed the undue influence claim.
The applicant was appointed estate trustee, and the respondent was ordered to return estate property and reimburse funds improperly disbursed.
