In re Curley

Decedent’s widow petitioned, under section 145-a of the Surrogate’s Court Act, for a determination of her right to elect to take against the will as in intestacy. Decedent’s will made certain provisions for his wife “ in lieu of dower, and any and all other rights in and to ” his estate. He attempted to devise to her certain real estate which had been in their joint names as tenants by the entirety, and which became wholly hers upon his death. His will also contained a bequest to her of automobiles, automobile accessories and household furniture. All except one automobile and possibly some…