In re the Estate of Wilson

Joseph A. Cox, S.

The executors of this decedent’s estate have instituted a discovery proceeding for the purpose of recovering two items of jewelry of substantial value. The respondents named in the discovery proceeding are the decedent’s sister Florence Palmataire, her sole surviving blood relative, and one Count Angelo M. Albani. Count Albani in his answer admitted possession of the jewelry but asked that the court determine whether the jewelry is the property of the decedent’s estate or the property of Florence Palmataire who claims that a valid gift causa mortis was made to her on or about…