Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Granchelli
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided April 18, 1977PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMichael A. Telesca, J.
This is a proceeding to determine the validity of a right of election filed by the testator’s wife pursuant to EPTL 5-1.1.
The representatives of the estate contend that the wife is barred under EPTL 5-1.2 (subd [a], par [4]) by reason of the existence of a final decree of separation against the wife. The decedent and Mildred Granchelli were married in the City of Rochester on May 16, 1945. During 1954, Mildred Granchelli commenced an action for separation against the decedent, who in turn interposed a counterclaim for separation on the grounds of abandonment. After a trial, and on April 12,…
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- Irving Trust Co. v. DaySupreme Court of the United States · 1942
- In Re the Estate of McGloneNew York Court of Appeals · 1940
- Zimmer v. . SettleNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Brody v. BrodyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1920
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