In re the Estate of Adler

Millard L. Midonick, S.

In this proceeding by the executor to determine the validity of an election made by one claiming to be the lawful widow of the decedent, petitioner asserts that under SOPA 315 it is unnecessary to cite infant contingent remaindermen of the trusts. The will creates two separate trusts for decedent’s two children, the son’s to continue until he attains the age of 35 years and the daughter’s until age 40. Each child receives the income of the separate trust until the specified age is reached, at which time the principal is to be paid to him or her. There is authority in…