In re the Estate of Katz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Alfred J. Weiner, S.

This is an application filed by petitioner to admit a purported last will of the deceased to probate.

Pursuant to SCPA 1408 (1), before admitting a will to probate, the court must inquire into all the facts and must be satisfied with the genuineness of the will and the validity of its execution.

The attesting witnesses were examined before the court pursuant to SCPA 1404. The court finds that at the end of the attestation clause in this last will, the two attesting witnesses printed their names. Additionally, they each signed an "affidavit of attesting…