In re the Estate of Toms
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceeding upon the judicial settlement of the account of an executor.
1Opinion of the Court
Ostrander, S.
This is a proceeding for settlement of the account of John J. Toms as executor of the will of Jesse S. Toms, deceased. The testator died November 19, 1896, leaving him surviving his widow, Esther C. Toms, also numerous descendants by a former wife.
*314By the will testator bequeathed certain legacies to various descendants and also made provision for his widow. The will was admitted to probate January 20, 1897. Among other properties the testator had a house and lot where he lived; also a bond and mortgage executed by one Frederick G-. Edmonds and wife to him, upon which there was…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Cochrane v. . SchellNew York Court of Appeals · 1894
- Matter of StanfieldNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Degraw v. ClasonNew York Court of Chancery · 1844
- Harding v. . TifftNew York Court of Appeals · 1878
- Reid v. BrownNew York Supreme Court · 1907
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