Legal Opinion

In re Clark's Estate

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided March 15, 1896Published

Judicial settlement of the accounts of Charles R. Paris and another as executors of the will of Erskine G. Clark, deceased.

1Opinion of the Court

DAVIS, S.

Erskine G. Clark, the decedent, died at Sandy Hill, N. Y., May 27, 1894, aged about 85 years; leaving a last will .and testament, executed June 5, 1893, disposing of somewhat more than one-half of his estate, which consisted entirely of personal property. The will was duly admitted to probate. The executor and executrix took the oath of office, and entered upon the discharge of the duties of their trust. Appraisers were appointed, an inventory made and filed, showing personal property, in bonds and mortgages, notes and money, amounting to more than $81,-000, which increased, up to…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Young v. . YoungNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
  2. In Re the Judicial Settlement of the Accounts of BolinNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
  3. Jackson v. Twenty-Third Street Railway Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1882
  4. Curry v. . PowersNew York Court of Appeals · 1877
  5. Adams v. BroughtonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1848

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