Legal Opinion
In re the Construction & Effect of the Revocable Trust Agreement Dated November 9, 2001 by Kramer
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided May 14, 2008PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
John B. Riordan, J.
This is a petition for construction of an inter vivos trust executed on November 9, 2001. The settlor is deceased.
Article fourth of the trust provides for distribution of the assets upon the death of the settlor, in part:
“C. The remaining property shall be distributed as follows:
“(1) Fifteen percent (15%) thereof to MARYKNOLL, Maryknoll, New York;
“(2) Ten percent (10%) thereof to ST. RAYMOND’S ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, East Rockaway, New York;
“(3) Five percent (5%) thereof to the Settlor’s son, RICHARD R. KRAMER;
“(4) Thirty percent (30%) thereof to the…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Lefevre v. . LefevreNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- In re the Estate of BowneNew York Surrogate's Court · 1958
- In Re the Estate of CarperNew York Court of Appeals · 1980
- In re the Estate of CarperAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1979
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