Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Winston
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided November 29, 1977PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Millard L. Midonick, S.
In this probate proceeding the executors-petitioners have requested that the court determine the need or desirability for the appointment of a guardian ad litem to represent the interests of the decedent’s widow. The petition alleges that the widow suffered a stroke more than a decade ago and since that time has been paralyzed on her right side, is unable to speak or write, and no committee or conservator has been appointed for her to date. The appointment of a guardian ad litem does not bar such a committee (or conservator) from appearing as a…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In re AhoNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
- Sengstack v. SengstackNew York Court of Appeals · 1958
- Wurster v. . ArmfieldNew York Court of Appeals · 1903
- In re the Estate of ArnesonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1975
- Tate v. McQuadeNew York Supreme Court · 1975
3Cited by2 opinions
- Mark G. v. SabolNew York Supreme Court · 1999
- In re the Estate of BergenNew York Surrogate's Court · 1991