In re the Estate of Korzeniewska
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Morris, S.
The decedent by her will made numerous bequests to nieces and nephews. She left no descendants, and by her will, drawn in 1927, she left nothing to her husband, from whom she had *324been estranged for many years, and who has not appeared in this proceeding. A petition for judicial settlement is now before the court, and in that proceeding certain legatees have requested a construction of certain provisions in the will, especially those relating to religious bequests. The decedent intrusted to her executor the sum of $2,000 to be used by him for masses, and gave to other relatives $800…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Lefevre v. . LefevreNew York Court of Appeals · 1875
- In re the Estate of KaufmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1936
- In re the Estate of DeringNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
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