Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Baeker
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided June 23, 1975PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Opinion of the Court
S. Samuel Di Falco, S.
The executors seek a construction of paragraphs Fourth and Sixth of the decedent’s will and direction that the gifts required to be maintained for the life beneficiaries be administered so as to meet the requirements of the Tax Reform Act of 1969 (83 US Stat 487, as amd).
The testatrix died on April 15, 1973 leaving a will which she executed on October 18, 1968 which was admitted to probate June 1, 1973.
Paragraphs Fourth and Sixth read as follows: "Fourth: I direct my Co-executors to sell all of my jewelry, household effects, furniture, fixtures, clothing, silverware and…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- In re the Accounting of United States Trust Co.New York Court of Appeals · 1957
- Brown v. . SpohrNew York Court of Appeals · 1904
- Morse v. . MorseNew York Court of Appeals · 1881
- Mee v. . GordonNew York Court of Appeals · 1907
- Matter of DeweyNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
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- In re KramerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1979