Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Best

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided February 25, 1970PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

William J. Regan, S.

The will of the above decedent, dated August 14,. 1964 was probated in this court on January 3, 1969 after decedent’s death on November 25, 1968. A right of election was duly filed in this court on May 29, 1969.

In this judicial settlement proceeding the petitioners seek an order of this court rejecting said right of election. In effect, the court’s determination is sought as to the effect of paragraph Second of the will which leaves $2,500 outright to the widow and the residuary estate to be placed in trust, “ (b) to pay or apply, for the benefit of my wife, Delia H. Best…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of BommerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1936
  2. In re the Estate of BauerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1967
  3. In re the Estate of EdwardsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1956
  4. In re the Estate of GreeneNew York Surrogate's Court · 1960
  5. In re the Estate of HeedeNew York Surrogate's Court · 1961

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3Cited by2 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of GerardNew York Surrogate's Court · 1975
  2. In re the Estate of PlimackNew York Surrogate's Court · 1973

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