In re the Estate of Muir

Foley, S.

This is an application by the executor of the estate to vacate the order entered November 22, 1899, fixing the transfer tax, and to declare the estate to be exempt from tax. The decedent died June 30, 1892, a resident of the State of New Jersey. By the terms of his will, the testator created a life estate for his wife with remainder to his children. An appraiser was appointed to ascertain the value of decedent’s property located in the State of New York and his report indicates personal property subject to tax to be a small savings bank deposit and 450 shares of stock of the American…