Legal Opinion
In re the Construction of the Will of Dobbins
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided December 28, 1953PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Witmer, S.
Again a lay testator “ who drew his own will ” has made business for the lawyers and the court. The will is short and is quoted in full, as follows:
“ January 27, 1948
To Whom It May Concern:
In the event of my death, I wish that all my estate be converted into cash and after all expenses are paid that the remainder be given to the Missions for Masses for the Poor Souls. These are the exceptions. My Sister Florence may submit to and be paid by my executor a bill for any personal expense she may have assumed in caring for me at any time prior to my death. My diamond and signet rings…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- In Re the Probate of the Will of SmithNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
- Bowman v. Domestic & Foreign Missionary Society of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United StatesNew York Court of Appeals · 1905
- City Bank Farmers Trust Co. v. ArnoldNew York Court of Appeals · 1940
- In re the Construction of the Will of LawlessNew York Surrogate's Court · 1949
- In re the Estate of MahlstedtNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
5 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Estate of RunalsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1972
- In re the Construction of the Will of YadachAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1958
- In re the Estate of McCarthyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1973