Legal Opinion
In re the Construction of the Will of Fogel
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided October 3, 1956PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Maximilian Moss, S.
The administrator c. t. a. has requested a construction of testatrix’ will dated May 1, 1950, and a determination of the validity and effect of the provisions of paragraphs 2 and 3 thereof.
Testatrix died May 5, 1951. She was survived by four sons, each of whom is mentioned in the introductory part of the will. Its plan and provisions to require her son to turn back to God reveal the draftsmanship of a deeply religious person with little knowledge of testamentary law, but with a reverent and humble recognition of the Supreme Being. A court should not permit the righteous…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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- Robinson v. . MartinNew York Court of Appeals · 1910
- In re the Accounting of KroossNew York Court of Appeals · 1951
- Crooke v. . County of KingsNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
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3Cited by2 opinions
- In re the Estate of PickerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1980
- In re the Estate of SnellNew York Surrogate's Court · 1961