In re the Estate of Levin

OPINION OF THE COURT

Joseph S. Mattina, S.

Donna Elgie Levin, surviving spouse of Peter L. Levin and a cofiduciary of his estate, has petitioned this court for a further extension of the time to exercise her right of election against her husband’s will. Pursuant to EPTL 5-1.1-A (d) (2), the court directed that notice be given to the other beneficiaries of the trusts under the decedent’s will, whose interests would be affected by an election. A guardian ad litem, appointed at the time of the prior application for extension, continues to represent the infant beneficiaries of the trusts.

The will…