In re the Accounting of Mitrany
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
In this accounting proceeding the petitioner requests a construction of paragraphs Second and Third of the will. By both of these paragraphs the testatrix bequeathed equal shares of her jewelry and residuary estate to her. son Jack Maurice Lang, and to her son Charles Lang, for the use of the testatrix’ grandchildren, Richard Lang and Stanley Lang, the two sons of Charles Lang.
*329The pertinent provisions of the will read as follows:
“ Second, I give, bequeath, and devise unto my son Jack Maurice Lang, and to my son Charles Lang, for the use of my grandchildren, Richard Lang and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Jacoby v. . JacobyNew York Court of Appeals · 1907
- In re the Estate of HolzwasserNew York Surrogate's Court · 1941
- In re the Construction of the Will of KuehnleNew York Surrogate's Court · 1956
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- Puro v. PuroNew York Supreme Court · 1972