In re Estate of McDonald

Summary

The court held that a person subject to plenary guardianship could validly marry only after the guardian obtained court authorization to consent following a best-interest determination. Because no such authorization or determination occurred, Ellizzette failed to establish a valid marriage and therefore could not prove that she was John's surviving spouse and sole heir. The court also held that barring Ellizzette from testifying under the Dead Man's Act was error, but the error was harmless and did not require a new trial.