In re the Estate of Watson
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Rogan, S.
On this accounting proceeding construction is asked of the last clause of decedent’s will, which reads: “ Marian Palmer must pay Winifred McCormack, my sister twenty dollars per week as long as she lives.”
The question has arisen as to whether this clause creates a trust or a lien in favor of Winifred McCormack, so as to justify security *754being furnished when Mrs. Palmer accepts and receives her benefits under the will. This provision follows that in favor of Marian Palmer which reads as follows: “ Dudley Norton to make an even division of every thing not mentioned herein between…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Collister v. . FassittNew York Court of Appeals · 1900
- Graves v. . DeterlingNew York Court of Appeals · 1890
- Cunningham v. . ParkerNew York Court of Appeals · 1895
- In re the Estate of ReeseNew York Surrogate's Court · 1928
3Cited by2 opinions
- In re the Estate of SnedenNew York Surrogate's Court · 1934
- In re the Construction of the Will of Van DeusenNew York Surrogate's Court · 1948