Section 17.2 Nature

• Library: Estate Administration 2014 Supp

2. (§17.2) Nature

A will contest suit may involve multiple issues, including the following:

· The testator’s requisite power and capacity to make a will, Mangan v. Mangan, 554 S.W.2d 418 (Mo. App. S.D. 1977); Moyer v. Walker, 771 S.W.2d 363 (Mo. App. S.D. 1989)

· Improper execution, Oliver v. Union Nat’l Bank of Springfield, 504 S.W.2d 647 (Mo. App. S.D. 1974); § 474.320, RSMo 2000

· Fraud, Gockel v. Gockel, 66 S.W.2d 867 (Mo. 1933)

· Forgery, Hursh v. Crook, 292 S.W.2d 305 (Mo. 1956)

· Mistake, Elam v. Phariss, 232 S.W. 693 (Mo. 1921)

· Duress

· Undue influence, Maurath v. Sickles, 586 S.W.2d 723 (Mo. App. E.D. 1979)

· Revocation of the will, Summers v. Sitze

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