Legal Opinion
In re the Construction of the Will of Maher
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided February 7, 1957PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
James D. Hurley, S.
This is an application for the construction of a will.
The testator, Martin F. Maher, died on or about April 2,1956, leaving a sister, twelve nephews and nieces and a grandniece as his sole distributees.
The testator was a bachelor and had resided for over- 60 years in the town of Ontario, Wayne County, New York. Prior to his death, he resided with his sister, Alice Maher, a maiden lady about two years his junior, who acted as his housekeeper. During his lifetime, the testator’s main occupation was as president and owner of practically all of the shares of stock of the Beach…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In Re the Accounting of Security Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1917
- In Re the Will of MartinNew York Court of Appeals · 1929
- In re the Accounting of Endicott Trust Co.New York Surrogate's Court · 1956
- In re the Estate of AdamsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1915
3Cited by4 opinions
- Estate of HelfmanCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1961
- In re the Construction of the Will of KentNew York Surrogate's Court · 1959
- Guy v. Crill, Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas)1983
- In re the Estate of TracyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1962