Legal Opinion

Girt Estate

Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

Decided May 23, 1973No. Appeals, 153 and 154PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion by

Mr. Justice Roberts,

Charles H. Girt died on February 7, 1967, leaving a will, dated February 10, 1966, which was duly probated in Butler County. These appeals arise from the dismissal of exceptions filed by Susan Girt, testator’s daughter, and Margie Rebar, now Margie Rebar Benzie, a legatee under the will, to the first and partial account of the Pittsburgh National Bank, the testamentary trustee.

The controversy in both appeals involves the disposition of trust income in excess of that required to satisfy certain specific annuities established by decedent’s will. After directing the…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Meinhard v. SalmonNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
  2. Wendt v. FischerNew York Court of Appeals · 1926
  3. Carmany EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1947
  4. Grothe's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1910
  5. Reese's EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1935

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. In MATTER OF CONVEYANCE OF LAND BELONGING TO CITY OF DuBOISSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
  2. In Re Estate of ThomasSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1975
  3. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. WalkerSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1976
  4. Coleman EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1974
  5. Abarbanel v. WeberSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1985

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