ESTATE OF MILDRED BOSTICK, Deceased (16/09)—In this uncontested probate proceeding, the petitioner, and nominated executor, Francine Guthrie seeks to admit to probate a mutilated instrument dated April 20, 1997.

The record reflects that the propounded instrument is a four page document that appears to have been torn in several pieces and taped back together. The original instrument was found in a suitcase in the decedent’s bedroom among other personal effects.