Oliver v. Hines et al, No. 1:2012cv01032 - Document 74 (E.D. Va. 2013)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. At issue in this diversity suit to invalidate an inter vivos trust is whether the judicially-created probate exception to federal courts' "virtually unflagging obligation... to exercise the jurisdiction given them" ; operates to require dismissal of this suit. It does not. By Order dated March 5, 2013, dismissal on this ground was denied, and this memorandum opinion elucidates the reasons for that ruling. (See Order For Details). Signed by District Judge T. S. Ellis, III on 5/1/13. (nhall)