Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Wilcox

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided March 15, 1932Published

1Opinion of the Court

Brown, S.

This proceeding is instituted by Harrison J. Wilcox, as trustee under the last will and testament of Jesse M. Wilcox, deceased, for a judicial construction of said will.

Jesse M. Wilcox, deceased, left a last will and testament and codicil, dated May 25, 1921, and October 12, .1926, respectively. After making provision for the payment of $100 to the Wilcox Cemetery Association, testator made the following disposition of his property:

“ Second. I will and direct that the rest, residue and remainder of my property and estate be used and disposed of in the manner following: My wife, Sarah…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Matter of DurandNew York Court of Appeals · 1928
  2. Schettler v. . SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1869
  3. Henderson v. . HendersonNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  4. Haynes v. . ShermanNew York Court of Appeals · 1889
  5. Leach v. . GodwinNew York Court of Appeals · 1910

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