In re the Estate of Vonhaus
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Delehanty,' S.
Deceased was approximately eighty years of age and physically infirm. There is some indication that she was also mentally infirm. Her will was drawn by a lawyer whom she had never seen. This lawyer was brought in for the preparation of the will by the sexton of the church which is the sole beneficiary of the estate. The lawyer received his instructions not privately but in the presence of the sexton, the pastor of the same church and a neighbor. All of these remained with deceased while the lawyer left and had the will typed in his office nearby. All three were present when the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Marx v. . McGlynnNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- In re the Estate of WestbergNew York Surrogate's Court · 1937