In re the Estate of Stevens
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceedings on petition of legatees, for a decree requiring tibe'executor and testamentary trustee, to pay .to him .a. portion of the principal of the trust fund.
1Opinion of the Court
Davie, S.
The will of Jared' Stevens was admitted to probate, February 20, 1893, and contained, among other provisions, the following: “ I direct my executor hereinafter named to divide the residue of my estate into three equal parts; that he pay ono of -such parts to my daughter Harriet, which I hereby give and bequeath to her, absolutely as her own; that he pay one other of such equal parts to my daughter, Rachel Huntington, widow of Henry Huntington, which share I will and bequeath to her absolutely and as her own. I direct my executor hereinafter named, to take the remaining equal part and…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- McNulty v. . HurdNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Hurlburt v. . DurantNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- Charlick's EstateNew York Surrogate's Court · 1882
- In re CorbettNew York Supreme Court · 1895
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