Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Jenkins
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided October 3, 1986PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Louis D. Laurino, J.
Drora Ergon, who alleges she is the surviving spouse of the *421decedent, Leo Jenkins, has filed a petition asking this court to extend her time to file a right of election on the grounds that at the time of Mr. Jenkin’s death in New York City she was in Israel and was not informed of the fact until some time later. Mr. Jenkins was domiciled in Long Island City.
The executor moves for summary judgment dismissing the petition on the grounds that Ms. Ergon lacks the status of surviving spouse necessary to file a right of election.
Ms. Ergon contends that she…
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- Werfel v. Zivnostenska BankaNew York Court of Appeals · 1941
- Graham v. GrahamAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1924
- Frances B. v. Mark B.New York Supreme Court · 1974
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