Legal Opinion
In re Lichtenstadter
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 15, 1886Published
Petition by Solomon Lichtenstadter, for decree directing payment to him, by executor, of legacies bequeathed to his children by the will of decedent.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
By the seventh clause of her will, this testatrix bequeathed a certain share of her residuary estate to her grandchildren Rosalie and Sarah, infants, the children of her son Solomon.
“ And I hereby appoint my said son Solomon,” the will says, “ guardian of the said estate of his said children :.....said Solomon is not to be required to give any bond or security in the matter of said guar*215dianship, and he is hereby authorized to expend such portion of the principal, interest, income, rents, issues or profits of their said estate, in the care, education and maintenance of said…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- McLoskey v. ReidNew York Surrogate's Court · 1857
- Fullerton v. JacksonNew York Court of Chancery · 1821
- Hoyt v. HiltonNew York Court of Chancery · 1834