In re Estate of Fox

William J. Regan, S.

The will of Grant L. Fox was probated in this court on October 27, 1970. The entire estate was devised and bequeathed to Kay Knox, decedent’s niece. Edna L. Fox, widow of the decedent, was adjudged incompetent on March 13, 1969 and confined to Buffalo State Hospital. Pursuant to the appropriate sections of the EPTL, by an order of the Supreme Court, the widow’s election was filed by Robert L. Marinelli, her committee.

Presently, before this court is the judicial settlement proceeding filed by Kay Knox, executrix. A claim by the State of New York Department of Mental Hygiene…