In re the Estate of Lurcy

Frae"keítthaler, S.

The testator, a citizen of the United States and a resident of New York, died here, leaving a will which disposed of all his property “ except [his] French property.” The will defines the term, “ French property.” It has been duly admitted to probate in this court.

The decedent also executed a holographic will disposing of the French property. That will was made in New York. Being unwitnessed, it is not validly executed under the laws of this State. An expert in the foreign law states that the will is not properly executed under the law of France, that the French courts will…