Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Wilkins
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided January 3, 2000PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Amy J. Fricano, J.
The decedent died in an automobile accident on January 25, 1995. Andrea Danielle Schillaci, the purported nonmarital child of the decedent, was born on May 16, 1995 to the petitioner, Christine Schillaci. Andrea Danielle Schillaci (hereinafter referred to as Andrea) was born after a full-term pregnancy. The petitioner, on behalf of her daughter, commenced this action after the decedent’s death to establish the decedent’s paternity of her daughter. If Andrea is determined to be the decedent’s daughter, she would be his sole intestate distributee. If Andrea…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- In re the Estate of JanisAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1994
- In re the Estate of SandlerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1994
- In re the Estate of SekanicAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1997
3Cited by4 opinions
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- In re the Estate of ThayerNew York Surrogate's Court · 2003
- In re the Application for a Decree Revoking Letters of Administration Granted to AndersonNew York Surrogate's Court · 2002
- Michelle L. v. Michael L.New York City Family Court · 2003