Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Cooley

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided March 15, 1938PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Millard, S.

Testatrix died on April 21, 1937, leaving a will dated January 16, 1929, which was admitted to probate on June 29, 1937. Her executors have asked for a construction of the will and in particular that portion of it which reads as follows: “ Second. I order and direct my Executors hereinafter named to divide all the rest, residue and remainder of my estate into three equal parts, and for such purpose I authorize my Executors to sell and dispose of any real estate of which I may die seized.” '

The will first directs payment of debts and funeral expenses and then directs the executors…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. Carley v. . HarperNew York Court of Appeals · 1916
  2. Fraser v. Trustees of General Assembly of United Presbyterian Church of North AmericaNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
  3. In re the Estate of PavelkaNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935

3Cited by3 opinions

  1. In re the Accounting of WatonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1954
  2. In re the Will of BerkelNew York Surrogate's Court · 1944
  3. In re the Accounting of HolzerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1952

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