Mr. Bruton died of cancer in May in Los Angeles shortly after completing work on the film’s soundtrack, for which he helped write six songs, four of them with Mr. Burnett. In the two months before he died Mr. Bruton filed for divorce from Mary Bruton and signed a will that left her $100 beyond their community property. The will, which named Mr. Burnett as executor, left the bulk of his $1.2 million estate to his brother.
In court papers contesting the will Mary Bruton accused Mr. Burnett of exerting undue influence over Mr. Bruton as his health deteriorated and said her husband was under the effects of medications and progressive dementia that rendered him incapable of managing his business affairs. The dispute comes as “Crazy Heart” is gaining momentum in the Oscar race in both the acting and the music categories and as the soundtrack has climbed the country music charts — which could produce royalties far exceeding those from any of Mr. Bruton’s other work.
via www.nytimes.com
Another movie which I want to see, but likely won't until it comes to Netflix.
Remember the standard for incapability: it's not "incapable of managing your business affairs". It's whether you were "incapable of making a will". A much lower hurdle to jump over.
Thanks again to Attorney Matt Berger.
