In re the Estate of Silberkasten

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bernard M. Bloom, S.

Decedent died testate on March 29, 1979 survived by one brother. Her testamentary estate ($25,000) was disposed of pursuant to her will dated January 3, 1979 which bequeathed *228the sum of $1,500 to her brother, jewelry to friends and the remainder in varying percentages to three friends.

During her lifetime, decedent created five Totten trust accounts (total value $26,000). in three different banks wherein the depositor’s brother was designated as beneficiary.

The executor refuses to surrender these passbooks to the brother alleging that the five trust…