abc 7 news legal analyst, dane johnson, says this is a complex case. first of all, california does recognize what we call a holographic will which is the decedent s handwritten will. but the question for the court would be first of all, did thomas kinkade write this will in his own handwriting? reporter: lawyers for kinkade s estranged wife and business holdings left court without comment. nanette kinkade was married to the world famous painter for 30 years and the couple has four daughters. before any decision is made about the validity of the handwritten will, this hearing will determine if the matter will be aired publicly or in a secret binding arbitration. we need to let the judge make his decision. that s the only fair thing to do. you think it will go into arbitration? we need to wait for the judge. why would you look to have it in open court? we really have to let the judge make a decision at this
the there are moments ago said both parties are still pretty far apart on this debt deal. though he was somewhat positive about the progress being made. so the clock is ticking to this default deadline. lawmakers, will they ever come to an aagreement? it comes to a law-term solution. do we need to change the constitution and put in a balanced budget agreement? we ll debate that moments from now. very interesting angles on that talk. and a priceless sketch from a world famous painter. watch this. stolen in san francisco. and the thief was caught on camera. how did he sneak out with a picasso without anybody noticing. obviously somebody knows who that man is. it s a clear picture. hey, the new guy is loaded with protein! really? 25 grams of protein. what do we have?