In re the Estate of Dexter
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceedings upon the probate of a will.
1Opinion of the Court
Foley, S.
The alleged will of decedent was executed April 24, 1911. At that time he was unmarried. By this instrument all of the property of decedent was devised and bequeathed to Helen T. Fillebrown, who subsequently became his wife. He left him surviving his widow and two infant children, the issue of that marriage. Decedent died February 6,1921, a resident of this county. The alleged will is propounded by the widow. The special guardian has filed an answer in which he asks that probate be denied as the alleged will was revoked by section 35, Decedent Estate Law. That section as amended by…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of GaffkenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1921
- In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of CutlerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1921
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