Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Shapiro

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided November 14, 1929Published

1Opinion of the Court

O’Brien, S.

In a previous decision I construed the 7th paragraph of the will of the above-named testator (134 Misc. 363). This matter has been brought before me for consideration and construction of the 4th and 5th paragraphs of testator’s will. They read as follows:

“ Fourth. I give and bequeath to ‘ Descendants of Lippe Cherne Shapiro Association,’ or to its trustees, provided said association is regularly incorporated under the laws of the State of New York and its officers and trustees are capable of receiving such bequest, the sum of Fifteen thousand ($15,000) Dollars in trust, however,…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. In Re the Estate of BeekmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
  2. In re the Estate of ShapiroNew York Surrogate's Court · 1929

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