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In re the Estate of Ball

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided September 9, 1968PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtEdward S. Silver, J.

In this construction proceeding a determination is sought as to the validity and effect of a devise of real property contained in testatrix’ will.

The testatrix died on May 13,1932 survived by five daughters, Florence, Sarah, Anna, Henrietta and Josephine, and children of a predeceased daughter. Testatrix’ will dated February 4, 1923 was admitted to probate on July 8, 1932, and under it Henrietta was appointed executrix. At present the only unadministered asset of the estate is a specific parcel of real property. By article fourth of the will this realty is devised to testatrix’ five daughters…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Purdy v. . HaytNew York Court of Appeals · 1883
  2. Williams v. . MontgomeryNew York Court of Appeals · 1896
  3. In re Schenectady Trust Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1938
  4. Graham v. GrahamNew York Supreme Court · 1905
  5. In re the Estate of RosensteinNew York Surrogate's Court · 1934

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of RobbinsNew York Surrogate's Court · 1989
  2. In re the Estate of AlexanderNew York Surrogate's Court · 1977
  3. In re the Estate of GruppNew York Surrogate's Court · 1994

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