In re the Estate of Baker
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
C. Raymond Radigan, J.
This is a construction proceeding brought on by two separate petitions to determine the validity, construction, and effect of the residuary clause of decedent’s will. Also before *589the court is a petition for a compulsory accounting brought against the two coexecutors.
The decedent, Frances C. Baker, executed her last will and testament on July 19, 1984. She died April 27, 1987 and her will was admitted to probate on December 3, 1987. The court is asked to determine the effect of the residuary clause in decedent’s will which reads as follows:
"third: All…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of MyersNew York Surrogate's Court · 1916
- In re the Estate of TomsonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1973
- In re the Estate of MontanoNew York Surrogate's Court · 1987
- In re the Will of DoepferNew York Surrogate's Court · 1958