In re the Will of Hamilton
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Bodine, S.
This is a proceeding to test the validity of' the plan of testatrix, Bertha L. Hamilton, for disposing of her residuary estate which will probably exceed $400,000 in value. Her will was admitted to probate after objections filed by the petitioners in this proceeding, or certain of them, had -been withdrawn. Testatrix and her deceased husband were child* less, anrj the nearest relatives were one brother and two half brothers, one of whom, George J. Lamber ton, has since died. *662The will, after minor provision for certain relatives and others, disposes of the residue as follows:
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