Harriet Miers Withdraws Nomination

A statement issued by the White House today (October 27, 2005) explains that President Bush has accepted Harriet Miers request to withdraw her nomination for a position on the United States Supreme Court.  See Miers withdraws Supreme Court nomination, CNN.com, Oct. 27, 2005.

So — the two major cases from the perspective of wills, trusts and estates which are pending in front of the Court (Marshall and Gonzales) will not get the benefit of Ms. Meirs’ expertise.