In re the Estate of Branovacki

Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs, motion granted in part and petition dismissed in part in accordance with the following Memorandum: Eugene M. Branovacki (decedent) died on August 29, 1998 and was survived by respondent, his son from his first marriage, and by petitioner, his wife from his second marriage and a native of China. Decedent had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in November 1997 and on March 5, 1998 he had changed his will, naming respondent as executor and petitioner as the residuary beneficiary. In June 1998, while decedent’s health still allowed decedent to…