In re the Judicial Settlement of the Estate of Smith
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceedings upon the judicial settlement of the account of an administrator with the will annexed.
1Opinion of the Court
Davie, S.
Simon J. Smith died February 2, 1902, leaving no widow nor descendants; his father, Simon Smith, then living, being his only heir-at-law and next of kin.
Decedent’s death resulted from an accidental gun-shot wound. After sustaining such injury and on the day of his death decedent caused his last will and testament to be prepared and duly executed the same. This will was admitted to probate by the Surrogate’s Court March 26, 1902, and letters of administration with the will annexed issued thereon to Joseph Smith, a brother of the decedent, who now files his account for judicial…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Tilden v. . GreenNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Masterson v. . TownshendNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Bradhurst v. . FieldNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Schult v. . MollNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- In Re Proving the Last Will & Testament of VowersNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
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