In re Cassidy

The last will and testament of John Clinton Cassidy, deceased, was admitted to probate July 28, 1932, by the Albany County Surrogate’s Court. While deceased did not own property, by the will, if it be held valid, he exercised the power of appointment as to the disposition of a trust fund created under the will of his uncle, William E. Cassidy. He was given the use of the fund for life with the power to dispose of it by his will. Edward E. Cassidy, uncle of John Clinton Cassidy and brother of William E. Cassidy, appeals from an order which denies his application to vacate the decree of probate…