Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Bonanno
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided February 2, 2016PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Peter J. Kelly, S.
Petitioners move for summary judgment in this construction proceeding seeking that Article Third (a) of decedent’s last will and testament be interpreted to provide that decedent’s four children each own a one quarter interest in improved real property in fee simple absolute, as tenants in common, without restriction.
The salient facts are as follows:
Decedent died on August 29, 2002 survived by four children. Her two daughters, Giovanna and Angela, are the petitioners herein, and her son, Bennett, is the objectant. Decedent’s other son, Simone, is the…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- In re the Accounting of United States Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1957
- Tillman v. . OgrenNew York Court of Appeals · 1920
- In Re the Estate of HayesNew York Court of Appeals · 1934
- Williams v. . JonesNew York Court of Appeals · 1901
- Clarke v. . LeuppNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
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3Cited by1 opinion
- Matter of BonannoAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2017