Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Friedman
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided December 13, 1989PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Renee R. Roth, S.
In this construction proceeding, Linda Gilbert, an "adopted-out” child of decedent Irving Friedman, seeks a determination of her rights under her natural father’s will and also under a 1947 separation agreement (1947 agreement) entered into between her natural parents prior to their divorce.
The 1947 agreement, in relevant part, provided as follows: "seventh: The Husband agrees that if he makes a will he will bequeath and devise to his said child a share of his estate not less than the child would receive if he died intestate. The Husband represents that he…
2Cases cited20 opinions
- Simonds v. SimondsNew York Court of Appeals · 1978
- Seaver v. . RansomNew York Court of Appeals · 1918
- Irving Trust Co. v. DaySupreme Court of the United States · 1942
- Boughton v. . FlintNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- In Re the Will of BumpNew York Court of Appeals · 1922
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