Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Van Tilburg

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided March 7, 1974PublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

William J. Regan, S.

This is a will construction proceeding pertaining to the exercise of a power of appointment granted to the decedent, Lola J. Van Tilburg, under the will of her husband, Fred E. Van Tilburg. Fred E. Van Tilburg died on March 27, 1955, and by his will provided that half of his net estate pass to his wife, Lola J. Van Tilburg, in trust, however, and with the provision that “b. Upon the death of my said wife, my trustees shall pay over the then principal of the trust to such person or persons including the estate of my said wife in such shares and in such manner whether…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In Re the Accounting of BrannNew York Court of Appeals · 1916
  2. In Re the Accounting of National Bank & Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1931
  3. In re the Estate of RubinsteinNew York Surrogate's Court · 1938
  4. In re the Estate of DittrichNew York Surrogate's Court · 1967

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of WeilerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1990
  2. In re the Estate of WallaceNew York Surrogate's Court · 1976

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