In re the Estate of Morss
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Wingate, S.
Whereas, in their request for a construction of the present will the parties have indicated a belief that merely questions of preference and abatement of legacies were involved, an *763examination of the facts discloses that the actual problems of the case are far more fundamental and complex.
The gross assets of the estate amounted to $54,875.93, which sum was reduced by debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and losses on assets by $3,324.72 with the services of the present attorneys for the accountants still unrequited.
In addition, the executors have delivered to the widow certain…
2Cases cited25 opinions
- In re the Estate of SmallmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
- Williamson v. WilliamsonNew York Court of Chancery · 1837
- Beekman v. . BonsorNew York Court of Appeals · 1861
- In Re the Estate of GreenbergNew York Court of Appeals · 1933
- Bliven v. . SeymourNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
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