Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Friedman
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 13, 1971PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Otto C. Jaeger, S.
This is an application under SOPA 1421 by decedent’s spouse to determine the validity and effect of an election filed by him pursuant to EPTL 5-1.1.
Decedent died on March 20, 1970 leaving a will dated November 2,1967 and admitted to probate on March 31,1970. Decedent *305was survived by her husband and two children. A notice of election was filed by the husband and recorded in this court on September 1, 1970.
The will gave the husband the household and personal effects and provided for a small charitable bequest. The remainder of the estate was divided into two equal parts, each…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- In re the Estate of WittnerNew York Court of Appeals · 1950
- James v. JamesNew York Court of Chancery · 1833
- Kahn v. TierneyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1909
- Kahn v. . TierneyNew York Court of Appeals · 1911
- In re the Estate of EmmonsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1937
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by2 opinions
- In re the Estate of PlimackNew York Surrogate's Court · 1973
- In re the Estate of KahnNew York Surrogate's Court · 1997