In re the Estate of Phyfe
New York Surrogate's Court
Application to revoke letters of administration.
1Opinion of the Court
Cohalan, S.
This is an application to revoke letters of administration. Duncan Phyfe died intestate on the 5th day of May, 1919, leaving him surviving a widow, Grace H. P. Phyfe, and two infant nephews. Edith Bell Phyfe, a sister-in-law of the decedent is •the mother of the infant next of kin and their general guardian. As general guardian, she filed a petition for letters of administration upon the estate of the decedent. The petition disclosed the name and address of the widow, Grace H. P. Phyfe, who had first right to letters, but alleged the widow to be incompetent. The petition also…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of LelandAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1916
- In re Proving the Last Will & Testament of ShontsAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1920
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