Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Horvath
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided March 15, 1935PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Foley, S.
This is an application for a construction of the will. The testator died on June 20, 1933. His will, which was executed on April 27, 1933, provides in part as follows: “ All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, I give and bequeath to all my brothers residing in Hungary, Stephen, David and Imre, and stepbrothers from my father’s side, share and share alike.”
It is conceded that by “ stepbrothers ” the testator meant half-brothers. It is likewise conceded that the gift is not limited to brothers and half-brothers residing in Hungary.
*735The testator’s brothers Stephen and Imre…
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