In re the Estate of Campbell
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
William T. Collins, S.
The widow has elected to take against the will and in this proceeding asks a judicial determination of her right to so elect. The will is simple insofar as the widow;is concerned. The first and second paragraphs contain the familiar provisions revoking prior wills and directing payment of debts. The present controversy springs largely from the third paragraph of the will which directs the executors to pay all estate taxes and provides that “ [n]o part of such taxes shall be apportioned to or charged against any of the following gifts, devises or bequests.” The fourth and…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- In re the Estate of EdwardsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1956
- In re the Accounting of MahoneyNew York Surrogate's Court · 1955
3Cited by3 opinions
- In re the Estate of JacobsenNew York Surrogate's Court · 1969
- In re the Estate of BeckerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1965
- In re GatovNew York Surrogate's Court · 1961