Bochnik v. Gate of Heaven Cemetery

OPINION OF THE COURT

Richard B. Liebowitz, J.

Petitioners’ son, William J. Bochnik (William), died suddenly on January 24, 2010. Respondent Dina Fazio-Bochnik (hereinaf*270ter Dina) and William had divorced more than three years prior to his death. Their marriage produced one child, M., date of birth x/xx/01 (M.). William died without a surviving spouse and no other children. At the time of William’s death, Dina stated that she was in possession of William’s will and that the will named her executrix of William’s estate. Dina has proffered a copy of the unexecuted will (which mistakenly refers to…