In 2000, Jack Executed a Valid Will in Which He

question 55

Essay

In 2000, Jack executed a valid will in which he left his entire estate to the Heart Fund.In 2008, Jack was declared incompetent and committed to an institution.At his death in 2015, his son, Brian, who was his sole survivor, contested the will claiming that Jack was obviously incompetent.Will Brian prevail with this argument? Explain.

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