Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Bent
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided February 10, 1932PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Foley, S.
The petitioning executors and trustees request a construction of the will. The widow contends that there was a statutory revocation of the instrument by reason of her subsequent marriage to the testator, Thomas C. Bent. In opposition, certain beneficiaries named in the will contend that under section 35 of the Decedent Estate Law (as amd. by Laws of 1919, chap. 293, since amd. by Laws of 1931, chap. 562) the widow was mentioned and provided for in the will in her prospective status as wife and that all of its provisions thereby remain unchanged. (Matter of Scolpino, 231 App. Div.…
2Cases cited13 opinions
- Baumann v. . SteingesterNew York Court of Appeals · 1915
- Reynolds v. . RobinsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1880
- Dwight v. FancherNew York Court of Appeals · 1927
- In Re the Estate of HaffnerNew York Court of Appeals · 1930
- Brush v. WilkinsNew York Court of Chancery · 1820
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by13 opinions
- In re the Estate of GuilmartinNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935
- Williams v. LaneSupreme Court of Georgia · 1942
- Estate of RussellCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1941
- In re the Estate of MosherNew York Surrogate's Court · 1932
- In re the Estate of GoldbergNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935
8 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.