In re Estate of Gans
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceedings upon the judicial settlement of the accounts of executors in which a construction of the will was asked in order that a decree might be made directing distribution.
1Opinion of the Court
Beckett, S.
In this accounting proceeding a construction of the will is necessary in order that a decree may be made directing distribution. Objections were in the first instance filed to the account of the executors, but they were thereafter withdrawn. Counsel representing the various parties in interest have fully presented by brief and oral argument their theories as to the questions of construction involved. The will of the testator is dated July 17, 1902. From its text it is evident that it was prepared with the skill of a legal mind. Ferdinand Kurzman is one of the subscribing witnesses…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re the Judicial Settlement of the Accounts of OakesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1897
3Cited by4 opinions
- In re the Construction of the Last Will & Testament of AlthausNew York Surrogate's Court · 1915
- In re the Estate of MichaelisNew York Surrogate's Court · 1920
- Estate of O'GormanCalifornia Superior Court · 1910
- In re the Estate of AmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1938