The entries and other writings of a decedent made at or near the time of the transaction, and when the decedent was in a position to know the facts stated in the entry, may be read as prima facie evidence of the facts written about, in the following cases:
(1) the entry was made against the interest of the person making it;
(2) it was made in a professional capacity and in the ordinary course of professional conduct; or
(3) it was made in the performance of a duty specially enjoined by law.