Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Kirby
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided April 26, 1963PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Harry G. Herman, S.
Three questions have arisen relative to the judicial settlement of the account of the executors: (1) the validity of the bequest in paragraph “seventh” of the will which reads “ (b) To epiphany mission, now of Sherwood, Tennessee, the sum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) ”, (2) the validity of the claim of the Rector, Churchwardens and Vestrymen of Grace Church of White Plains upon a pledge made by the decedent and (3) the fixation of attorneys’ fees.
The Epiphany Mission of Sherwood, Tennessee is an unincorporated religious society. It is affiliated with the Episcopal…
2Cases cited15 opinions
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- In Re the Estate of TaylorNew York Court of Appeals · 1929
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