In re the Estate of Winburn

Foley, S.

This is a proceeding brought under section 231-a of the Surrogate’s Court Act. It was initiated by three petitioning attorneys who represented next of kin and distributees of the estate of Michael Winburn who are entitled to take three-eighteenths of the intestate property. Dispute arose in the probate proceeding as to the construction of the will. The will was admitted and the question of construction reserved for determination by supplemental decree. The surrogate determined that the testator by its terms had made a valid and complete disposition of his entire estate. The Appellate…