Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Gagliano
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided November 27, 1973PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
In this proceeding for the reprobate of decedent’s will, petitioners request the court to construe decedent’s will.
Decedent, a retired schoolteacher, died leaving no distributees. In 1928 she executed her last will and testament and in 1963 with her husband executed a joint holographic codicil. Initially, the codicil is very clear. It states: ‘ ‘ Our possessions are to be disposed of in the following manner: To Kathy Lewis, 5028 Ferrington Drive, San Antonio, Texas the house and property at 337 Mineóla Boulevard, Mineóla, New York. The house and property at 107 and 109…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Vernon v. . VernonNew York Court of Appeals · 1873
- Morton v. . WoodburyNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
- In re the Estate of MahlstedtNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
- In re the Construction of the Will of FordNew York Surrogate's Court · 1961
- In re the Judicial Settlement of the Account of WhitingNew York Surrogate's Court · 1900
3Cited by1 opinion
- In re the Estate of FlorioNew York Surrogate's Court · 1999