In re the Administration of the Goods, Chattels & Credits of Maccaffil
New York Surrogate's Court
Petition for the revocation of letters testamentary and for the grant of letters of administration. The opinion states the ease.
1Opinion of the Court
Mallard, S.
Charlotte M. Maccaffil died in the county of Westchester, leaving a last will .and testament, under and by virtue of the provisions of which she gave and bequeathed certain real estate in the city of New York to her brother-in-law, Wilbur Harrison Kirkham, to be held and enjoyed by him during the term of his natural life, and -after his death gave and devised the same to his son, for the term of his natural life, and after his death to his lawful issue and their heirs absolutely.
Said will also provided that, in case her said nephew should die leaving no issue, then the property was…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Wager v. . WagerNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
- In re HaughianNew York Surrogate's Court · 1902
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re the Estate of LurcyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1954