Legal Opinion
In re the Trust Created by Goelet
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
Decided October 19, 1967PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Steuer, J. P.
"While we are in substantial accord with the disposition of the ¡Surrogate, we find that the decree requires modification in some respects. Briefly stated, the facts are: The petitioner was formerly the wife of respondent. They were divorced in 1956. Prior to the divorce they had entered into a separation agreement which all parties agree has survived the divorce and still is in effect. In addition to other provisions for support, the agreement provides that if respondent should receive or be entitled to receive from his father by gift, legacy or otherwise any principal or income…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Wetmore v. . WetmoreNew York Court of Appeals · 1896
- In re the Estate of YardNew York Surrogate's Court · 1921
- In re the Estate of LittauerAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1954
- In re the Estate of VenblowAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1956
3Cited by4 opinions
- In re the Estate of GarofaloAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1988
- In re the Estate of JemzuraAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1978
- In re the Estate of LainezNew York Surrogate's Court · 1979
- Mahler v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1987