Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Moeser

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided May 12, 1964Published

1Opinion of the Court

William J. Regan, S.

A petition has been filed together with a holographic instrument in the form of a three-page letter praying that this instrument be denied probate. The instrument consists of three unconnected sheets of stationery. The first page addresses decedent’s brother, “ Dear Nelson ” and in letter form discusses certain testamentary bequests. It is quite probable that decedent’s intention was to make this her last will and testament. The third sheet states merely, “ Witnesses to my will dated June 23, 1963.

“ Witness: Gertrude W. Cook 580 Linwood Ave., Bflo. 9, N. Y.
“ Witness:…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. In re the Probate of the Will of BantaNew York Surrogate's Court · 1953

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