In re Schweizer

Wingate, S.

Application is made to dismiss the only objections filed to the petition for probate of decedent’s will. The application is based upon the assertion that the contestant, decedent’s widow, is not a “ person interested ” who is entitled to file objections under section 147 of the Surrogate’s Court Act. She was married to the decedent, but separated from him some months prior to his death. Thereafter they lived apart from each other, and entered into a separation agreement which is in evidence.

Objections to the probate of a will may not be filed by one who would derive no financial…