In re the Estate of Geltman

Henderson, S.

This is an application by the testator’s widow to be relieved of her default in filing a notice of election under section 18 of the Decedent Estate Law.

The testator died a resident of Bronx- County on the 11th day of January, 1948, leaving a will which was admitted to probate on the 12th day of March, 1948. Letters of administration e. t. a. were issued to his three children.

The pertinent portions of the testator’s will in favor of the widow are as follows:

“ Eighth: Of the net estate * * * remaining after the payment of the funeral bills and after the deduction of my just debts…