In re the Estate of Ryan

Wingate, S.

The sole question of importance in the case at bar is as to the propriety of a distribution of New York assets by an ancillary executor appointed in this State. The facts involved are somewhat unusual, but by no means unique. Testator was a resident of California and left a will and codicil which are in all respects valid under the laws of both States. They were originally admitted to probate in California. Decedent had property located both here and there. All creditors in both localities are paid. By item “ Second ” of his will he devised the entire residue of his estate located…