In re the Estate of Mazzeo
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
MlKOLL, J.
Petitioner is the stepson of Rose Mazzeo and contends that he was raised by her. On February 5,1982, petitioner filed a petition for adoption by his stepmother and his consent thereto. Prior to the signing of the order of adoption, Rose Mazzeo died. Respondent, a niece of Rose Mazzeo, filed a petition for letters of administration for decedent’s estate, stating that Mrs. Mazzeo had no children and that her only surviving relatives were respondent and four other nieces. Letters of administration were granted to respondent on March 6, 1982. On March 17, 1982,…
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