Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of McElroy
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided December 19, 2011Published
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr., J.
Incident to this contested probate proceeding are two motions: (i) by John Sebastian Vaneria, Esq., as guardian ad litem *690(GAL) for Olivia McElroy, to disqualify proponent’s counsel on several grounds including a conflict with his ward; and (ii) by proponent’s counsel, a cross motion to terminate the appointment of the GAL.
Mary D. McElroy (decedent) died testate on March 11, 2011 at the age of 91. She was survived by one child, Olivia McElroy. Under her will dated November 18, 2010, decedent gave her personal property to Olivia, $6,000 to…
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