In re the Estate of Purcell
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Maximilian Moss, S.
Under paragraph “ sixth ” of the will testator bequeathed to a friend all of his personal effects including, but not limited to, any automobile that he might own at the time of his decease. Petitioner alleges that the widow and said legatee both claim testator’s automobile which, is being held by the Police Department subject to accruing storage charges. Petitioner alleges further that the widow was separated from testator but not under a separation agreement or by reason of abandonment.
Petitioner requests a determination as to ownership of the automobile. The legatee was…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- In re the Estate of CurleyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1936
- In re the Estate of JacobsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935
- In re the Estate of BallNew York Surrogate's Court · 1939
- In re the Estate of MancinelliNew York Surrogate's Court · 1936