Opinion ID: 885381
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Nature and Extent of the Property to be Disposed

Text: ¶ 40 The second element of testamentary capacity is that the testator was aware of the nature and extent of the property to be disposed of in her will. Prescott's attorney, Moore, testified in his deposition as follows: Q. Okay. Did you determine whether she had sufficient strength and clearness of mind and memory to know the nature and extent of her property when she executed her will in April 1 of 1985? A. I would not have allowed her to sign the will if I didn't think so. ¶ 41 In his deposition testimony, Putman's expert, Dr. Seitz, again conceded that Prescott understood the nature and extent of her property: I really didn't see any evidence in the medical records and so on where she's having some pathological problems related to understanding what she owned. She may have some difficulties managing and needs some help there, but she did have rather detailed lists, as far as property and how to have Sherman [Veltkamp] manage it.... ¶ 42 Therefore, we conclude that Putman has failed to present any evidence that Prescott did not know the nature and extent of her property that was disposed of by her will.