Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Keehn
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 16, 1935PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Henderson, S.
In this probate proceeding no objections were filed, but an issue has arisen as to the construction of the propounded instrument dated January 20, 1934, which I am satisfied is entitled to probate as the decedent’s last will.
It is typewritten upon a printed form and was concededly prepared by the testator, a layman, who died January 1, 1935, leaving him surviving as his only distributees a widow and nine children. All are competent adults and are mentioned in the will.
After revolting all former wills, directing payment of debts and funeral expenses, appointing three executors and…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- In Re the Accounting of the United States Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1933
- Brown v. . QuintardNew York Court of Appeals · 1903
- In Re the Accounting of EvansNew York Court of Appeals · 1922
- Bradhurst v. . FieldNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
- Doughty v. StillwellNew York Surrogate's Court · 1850
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3Cited by4 opinions
- In re the Estate of VetroockNew York Surrogate's Court · 1962
- Bishop Trust Co. v. JacobsHawaii Supreme Court · 1942
- In re the Accounting of Bankers Trust Co.New York Surrogate's Court · 1957
- In re the Accounting of Montgomery County Trust Co.New York Surrogate's Court · 1947