Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Bromley

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided September 16, 1976Published

1Opinion of the Court

Edward M. Horey, S.

In proceedings for judicial settlement of the estate of the decedent, a construction of testatrix’ will has been requested by the administrator c.t.a. The will is short. It consists of only three paragraphs. The first paragraph directs the payment of debts and funeral expenses. The third directs the appointment of testatrix’ husband as executor. All dispositive provisions are contained in paragraph second. It provides in relevant part as follows: "second. All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate of whatsoever nature and wheresoever situate, I give, devise and…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. In re the Accounting of United States Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1957
  2. In Re the Accounting of TamargoNew York Court of Appeals · 1917
  3. In Re the Estate of HayesNew York Court of Appeals · 1934
  4. Matter of HoffmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1911
  5. In re the Estate of DammannNew York Court of Appeals · 1963

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