In re the Estate of Goldberg

Foley S.

This is an accounting proceeding. Objections have been filed by Ruth Miriam Goldberg Underhill, who claims to be entitled to one-third of the residuary estate. The objectant is the daughter and only child or descendant of Joseph Goldberg, a son of the decedent, who predeceased the testator by four days. The accounting parties ask that her objections be dismissed on the ground that she is not entitled to share in the residuary estate.

The issue involved necessitates a preliminary construction of the will. The determination of this question will result in either the dismissal of the…