Legal Opinion

In re Rappaport

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided September 29, 2008Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

John B. Riordan, J.

This is a proceeding to construe and reform the last will and testament of Rose Rappaport. Rose died on August 31, 2006 survived by four adult children: Irwin Rappaport, who is the petitioner herein, Karen Brecher, Joel Rappaport and Susan Rappaport, who is disabled. The will was admitted to probate by decree dated March 7, 2007, and Irwin, Joel and Karen were appointed as the coexecutors of the estate. Joel died in December 2007. The court has appointed Ernest T. Bartol as guardian ad litem to represent Susan’s interests in this proceeding. Jurisdiction…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. In re the Accounting of United States Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1957
  2. In re the Estate of EscherNew York Surrogate's Court · 1978
  3. In re GrossNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
  4. In re the Estate of ChoateNew York Surrogate's Court · 1988
  5. In re SnideNew York Court of Appeals · 1981

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