Legal Opinion

In re the Probate of the Will of Puglisi

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided April 21, 1954PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Rubenstein, S.

Upon all the evidence, the court is satisfied that the propounded instrument was executed and attested as required by section 21 of the Decedent Estate Law. At the time of its execution, decedent was of sound mind and in all respects competent to make a will. The instrument fully expresses her testamentary desires and is free from fraud and undue influence. Not a scintilla of competent evidence has been offered in support of the charges detailed in the bill of particulars.

Petitioner’s crippled physical appearance convinces the court that decedent had substantial reason for…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. In Re Proving the Will of LelandNew York Court of Appeals · 1916
  2. In Re Proving the Will of FloodNew York Court of Appeals · 1923
  3. In re the Probate of the Will of FossAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1953
  4. In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of LathamAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1911
  5. In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of DunhamAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1914

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of BraytonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1962
  2. In re the Probate of the Will of PuglisiAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1955

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