Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Rundberg
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 1, 1941PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
Boylan, S.
This is a contested probate proceeding. The question before the court is whether the paper offered for probate is a will or an agreement. The paper reads as follows:
*44“ To whom it may concern:
“ This is to certify that I have paid to the Swedish Home the sum of $2000 for my maintenance until death. It is also understood that I am entitled to leave the Home at any time I desire when the money will be restored to me with a reduction of $7 per week for the time that I have stayed at the Home. It is also understood that the Directors of the Home have the right, should they consider it…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Ga Nun v. . PalmerNew York Court of Appeals · 1916
- Robb v. . Washington Jefferson CollegeNew York Court of Appeals · 1906
- Carnwright v. . GrayNew York Court of Appeals · 1891
- Hegeman v. . MoonNew York Court of Appeals · 1892
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re the Estate of WolfNew York Surrogate's Court · 2012