In re Proving the Will of Cornell
New York Surrogate's Court
Application for letters testamentary by Catharine Ann Cornell upon revocation of her former renunciation, and by Horace G. Young, as successor of Edwin Young, deceased.
1Opinion of the Court
Betts, S.
Thomas Cornell died March 30', 18901. His will was proved April 3, 1890; Catharine Ann Cornell, one of the executors and trustees named in the will, renounced her rights thereunder April 5, 1890'. Letters testamentary were issued to Edwin Young as executor and trustee under said will on the 3d day of April, 1890. A further renunciation of Catharine Ann Cornell and ratification of her previous renunciation, dated May 16, 1890, was filed the same day in this court.
After providing for the payment of his debts and funeral expenses, the third clause of the will of Thomas Cornell provides…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- Hartnett v. . WandellNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
3Cited by4 opinions
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- In re the Estate of BurdickNew York Surrogate's Court · 1968
- In re the Estate of JohnstonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1937