In re the Estate of Greenman
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
In this proceeding the petitioner requests a determination whether the disposition of the residuary estate contained in paragraph Fifth of the will is valid, and if it is, the construction and effect thereof.
The will was executed on February 28, 1962, and the testator died June 14, 1963, survived by his widow and adult daughter. After providing for payment of debts and bequeathing an automobile to his daughter, in paragraph Third he appointed ‘ ‘ my good friend and advisor morris laufgraben as Executor and Trustee * * * and in the event he shall fail to qualify ’ ’ then his…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In Re the Accounting of the National City BankNew York Court of Appeals · 1932
- In Re the Estate of CrouseNew York Court of Appeals · 1927
- In re the Estate of BrownNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935