Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Cordon

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided December 16, 1970Published

1Opinion of the Court

John M. Keane, S.

This is an application for allowances pursuant to subdivision 6 of SCPA 2302, following a proceeding for *51the construction of the last will and testament of Mary A. Cordon, deceased.

After providing for the payment of funeral expenses and debts, paragraph “ Second ” of her will made a specific bequest of securities in 13 different companies to Le Moyne College. Then followed four general bequests totaling $18,000 to religious and educational institutions. The residue was left to her sister, Catherine P. Cordon.

The will, executed on October 6, 1961, was clear and precise…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of GibsonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1957
  2. In re the Accounting of Bankers Trust Co.New York Surrogate's Court · 1953
  3. In re the Construction of the Will of GriffingNew York Surrogate's Court · 1961
  4. In re the Estate of StormNew York Surrogate's Court · 1962
  5. In re the Estate of SinclairNew York Surrogate's Court · 1968

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