Legal Opinion
In re the Construction of the Will of Morse
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided May 7, 1952PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWheeler, J.
This appeal involves the judicial construction of the will of Henry W. Morse, deceased, which was admitted to probate shortly after the death of decedent on April 27, 1949. The proceeding was instituted by the widow, May Wilson-Morse, who contends that under the will she was given the sole right to determine the amount of the principal trust funds which should be given to her for her support and maintenance.
The will, after giving all personal effects, including an automobile and the life use of the family home, to the wife, sets up a trust of the residuary estate for the benefit of the wife…
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- In Re the Accounting of the Manufacturers National Bank of TroyNew York Court of Appeals · 1936
- Seaward v. . DavisNew York Court of Appeals · 1910
- Swarthout v. . RanierNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
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