Assignment task: Read Matter of Sanger, 45 Misc. 3d 246 (2014) and answer the following questions:
1- Who is the petitioner (in terms of relationship to the decedent)?
2- Who are the respondents (in terms of relationship to decedent)?
3- Besides a will, what other end of life planning tools did the decedent execute?
4- What are the respondents' arguments?
5- Who is the executor of decedent's will?
6- What is a motion for summary judgment? (It is always important to look up legal terms and procedures you do not know)
7- What kind of discovery has been done?
8- Who has the burden at probate?
9- What does due execution of a will require?
10 Why is it advantageous to have an attorney assist in the execution of a will or to have witnesses sign using a self-proving affidavit?
11- What are the requirements for testamentary capacity?
12- What did the judge ultimately decide? Why?
13- What do you need to show to prove fraud?
14- What do you have to show to prove undue influence?