Legal Opinion

In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of Case

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided March 5, 1926Published

1Opinion of the Court

Beekman, S.

The paper which is propounded for probate in this proceeding bears the word “ Will ” at the top and commences in the usual form, with the printed words: “ In the Name of God, Amen, I.” Then follow the written words “ William Case, of the town of Conesville, Schoharie County, State of New York.” After these words the printed form continues, “ being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this life, do, there*705fore, make, ordain, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, that is to say, first, after all my lawful debts are paid and discharged, I…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. Jackson v. . JacksonNew York Court of Appeals · 1868
  2. In Re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of MacKayNew York Court of Appeals · 1888
  3. Hoysradt v. . KingmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1860
  4. In Re the Probate of the Last Will & Testament of LaudyNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
  5. In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of EwenAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1923

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