In his will, Tom left all his assets to the university and $1.5 million to Andy, his old friend and the university's president. Suzan offered Tom's will for probate. Tom's daughter Ashley, disinherited under the will, contested it claiming that the will has been executed through the use of undue influence by Andy. Constance, a legatee under a previous will, but now left out of it, also contested the will claiming that Tom was of unsound mind. Discuss who will have the burden of proof in this will contest.

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The Answer of In his will, Tom left all his assets to the university and $1.5 million to Andy, his old friend and the university's president. Suzan offered Tom's will for probate. Tom's daughter Ashley, disinherited under the will, contested it claiming that the will has been executed through the use of undue influence by Andy. Constance, a legatee under a previous will, but now left out of it, also contested the will claiming that Tom was of unsound mind. Discuss who will have the burden of proof in this will contest.

In His Will, Tom Left All His Assets to the University