Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Rivette

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided July 23, 1965Published

1Opinion of the Court

William J. Regan, S.

In this probate proceeding the attorneys have requested that the last will and testament of Donald G. Rivette, deceased, be denied probate and that letters of administration issue in this estate.

The will dated May 4,1965 was prepared and drawn by attorney Dean Higgins who was also a subscribing witness. By the terms of the will the entire estate was bequeathed to Elsie Cox, stepdaughter of the deceased, and she was appointed executrix. The sole distributee is the objectant, Francis Rivett, a brother of the deceased.

The testator died on May 14, 1965 and his will was offered…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of SielckenNew York Surrogate's Court · 1937
  2. In re the Application for Letters of Administration of the Goods, Chattels & Credits of BilletAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1919
  3. In re the Estate of FriedmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1937
  4. In re the Estate of HammelNew York Surrogate's Court · 1962

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