Guggenheimer v. Guggenheimer

The principal issue in this case is whether the Superior Court in a divorce proceeding has the power to order a father to provide a fund for the support of his minor children which will be effective after his death and binding on his estate. There is considerable conflict in the decisions of other jurisdictions due in a large measure to the diverse statutory provisions that exist in the various states. 2 Nelson, Divorce and Annulment (2d ed.) s. 14.91; anno. 18 A. L. R. (2d) 1126. The issue has never been resolved in this state but is squarely raised in this proceeding. See Leclerc v.…