In re the Accounting of Irving Trust Co.
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Moss, S.
As an incident to an executor’s accounting a construction is sought of paragraph “ Second ” of the will. By the terms of the said paragraph the testator bequeathed to Ms widow his household goods, furnishings and equipment, articles of personal use and jewelry “ together with all of my clothing and other personal effects.” It is necessary to determine, if a stamp collection was given to the widow thereunder.
The words “ other personal effects ” as used in this context follow the words “ all my clothing ” and as stated in Matter of Ruth (206 Misc. 423, 429), “ here the word 6 personal ’…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- In re the Estate of StiemesNew York Surrogate's Court · 1934
- In re the Construction of the Will of MaurerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1948
- In re the Accounting of MinnissNew York Surrogate's Court · 1951
- In re the Accounting of CareyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1954
- In re the Accounting of DiefendorfNew York Surrogate's Court · 1954
3Cited by1 opinion
- Spring v. LonigroMassachusetts Appeals Court · 1978