Legal Opinion

In re Christine D.

New York Court of Appeals

Decided November 19, 1992PublishedCited by 22 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Titone, J.

The objectant in this probate proceeding, the testatrix’ sister, contends that the testatrix’ will is invalid because it was the product of fraud and undue influence on the part of the testatrix’ attorney, the will’s primary beneficiary. At this point in the litigation, the only issue is whether the objectant’s allegations are sufficient to warrant a hearing into the validity of her claim. Although the attorney-legatee was not the actual drafter of the will, the objectant argues that she is entitled to a hearing solely by virtue of his long-term professional…

2Cases cited16 opinions

  1. People v. PapernoNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
  2. Gordon v. Bialystoker Center & Bikur Cholim, Inc.New York Court of Appeals · 1978
  3. Ten Eyck v. . WhitbeckNew York Court of Appeals · 1898
  4. In Re the Will of PutnamNew York Court of Appeals · 1931
  5. Loder v. . WhelpleyNew York Court of Appeals · 1888

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3Cited by22 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of PaigoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2008
  2. Petrello v. WhiteDistrict Court, E.D. New York · 2006
  3. Papazian v. Goldberg (In Re Mardigian Estate)Michigan Supreme Court · 2018
  4. Lawyer Disciplinary Board v. BallWest Virginia Supreme Court · 2006
  5. Cordovi v. KarnbadAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1995

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