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In Re the Will of Hills

New York Court of Appeals

Decided May 22, 1934PublishedCited by 55 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtLehman, J.

The decedent, by his last will and testament, gave, devised and bequeathed his entire residuary estate to trustees in trust “ to pay over to, or to apply to the maintenance, comfort and support of my wife Louise Bruce Hills during her life, the remaining net rents and income therefrom.” After the death of his said wife the decedent bequeathed $50,000 to the Century Association and the remainder of the trust fund, after all other legacies are paid in full, to the Anna Jacques Hospital of Newburyport, Massachusetts. The testator further directed in his will that “ the provisions herein made for…

2Cases cited8 opinions

  1. Trustees of Amherst College v. RitchNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
  2. Chamberlain v. . ChamberlainNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
  3. Matter of Accounting of BensonNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
  4. Matter of FlaglerNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
  5. Claim of Lord v. Estate of HaslettNew York Court of Appeals · 1919

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3Cited by55 opinions

  1. Eichner v. DillonNew York Court of Appeals · 1981
  2. Hadden v. Consolidated Edison Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1978
  3. In re EichnerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1980
  4. Estate of BunnCalifornia Supreme Court · 1949
  5. In Re the Accounting of ZalewskiNew York Court of Appeals · 1944

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