The applicant challenged the validity of a will and power of attorney (POA) signed by the deceased, Jacqueline Pearl Graham, alleging lack of testamentary capacity, lack of knowledge and approval, undue influence, and suspicious circumstances.
The will named one son, Robert Graham, as sole beneficiary and estate trustee, and the POA allowed him to transfer the deceased's house to himself.
The court found suspicious circumstances, shifting the burden to Robert to prove capacity and knowledge/approval.
The court concluded that Robert failed to meet this burden, declared the will and POA invalid, and set aside the transfer of the house.
