Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Isenberg
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided October 31, 2006Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Buckley, P.J.
Testator, who during his lifetime had acquired and displayed throughout his dwelling numerous paintings, statues, and other art objects by struggling local artists, provided in his will:
“I give and bequeath to my sister, GLADYS ISENBERG BERGER, any and all household items which she desires to take from my principal residence after my decease. Anything which she does not take from my principal residence shall become part of my residuary estate.”
Testator’s intent, as expressed in the will, was that his sister could select those “household items” that would be…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re the Estate of GanoNew York Surrogate's Court · 1952