Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Goodwin
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided January 23, 2002Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
George J. Pulver, Jr., S.
Factual Background
The last will and testament of decedent Philip A. Goodwin (hereinafter referred to as decedent) was admitted to probate in the Greene County Surrogate’s Court on June 22, 1937. Pursuant to this document, which was executed on January 14, 1937, two trusts were established. The first trust named Mechanics & Farmers Bank Albany as trustee with the rents, income and profits of such trust being for the benefit and use of decedent’s wife, Eva M. Goodwin, during her lifetime. Upon Eva M. Goodwin’s death, the trust was to continue with…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- In re CarmerNew York Court of Appeals · 1988
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- Van Beuren v. . DashNew York Court of Appeals · 1864
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