Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Kolodij
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided February 18, 1976PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtMichael A. Telesca, J.
A nondomiciliary alien who resides in Russia has petitioned this court, through her attorney in fact, for the appointment of an administrator of the estate of Mychajlo Kolodij, also known as Michael Kolodig, deceased, claiming to be the true wife of the deceased. This court is presented with questions that may have diplomatic implications. More importantly, however, this court must determine to what degree the laws of this State protect the rights and property of its citizens from divestiture by foreign nationals.
Decedent was born on April 17, 1920 in what was then the country of Western…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- Zschernig v. MillerSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- In re ButtlesAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1941
- In Re the Estate of DugroNew York Court of Appeals · 1941
- In re the Estate of KosekNew York Court of Appeals · 1973
- In re Estate of LeikindNew York Court of Appeals · 1968
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3Cited by2 opinions
- Daniunas v. SimutisDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1978
- In re the Estate of FordNew York Surrogate's Court · 1987