Legal Opinion
In re Fitzwater's Guardianship
District Court, District of Columbia
Decided February 11, 1947No. 10639PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOLTZOFF, Associate Justice.
Mildred Marie Fitzwater, a widow, died on June 20, 1946, survived by one child, Edgar Allen Fitzwater, Jr., who was then seven years of age. The principal asset of her estate originated in a refund of contributions made by her to the Civil Service Retirement fund, aggregating the sum of $396.38. This amount was paid directly to the guardian of the minor child. In addition the mother left life insurance policies payable to her child, amounting to approximately $3,000.
The child’s guardian presents a petition for leave to pay the mother’s funeral expenses, amounting…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Matter of FlaglerNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
- Condon v. Pomroy-GraceSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1901
- O'Leary EstateSupreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1945
- In re the Estate of NevilleNew York Surrogate's Court · 1933
- In re the Estate of ConnollyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1914
3Cited by3 opinions
- Lum v. FullawayHawaii Supreme Court · 1958
- Chrzan v. RuaneAppellate Court of Illinois · 1976
- Stone v. BrewsterDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1966