Legal Opinion

In re the Accounting of Brewster

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided March 5, 1948Published

1Opinion of the Court

Taylor, S.

It is obviously very certain that the will here presented was prepared by the testatrix .herself without legal assistance. Omitting the signatures and date in text it is as followss

*524“ The way I wish my belongings to be divided Clara Moffat $500, Ben Brewster $500, Charlie Brewster 500, Newton Brewster 1000.

Newton Brewster to have what money there might be in Newburgh and Washingtonville banks after all others are paid. He is to pay all debts and expenses.

Cora Tuthill $100 — and what silver there is — brass bed and dresser Clara Moffat to do with all else as she sees fit.”

Two…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of SmallmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
  2. Matter of KohlerNew York Court of Appeals · 1921
  3. In re the Probate of the Will of BoyleNew York Surrogate's Court · 1947
  4. In re the Probate of the Will of LevineNew York Surrogate's Court · 1947
  5. In re the Probate of the Will of LindemannNew York Surrogate's Court · 1947

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