Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Griffin

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided February 24, 1966Published

1Opinion of the Court

John M. Keane, S.

The last will and testament of Walter Griffin was admitted to probate by this court on August 30, 1965. Letters testamentary were issued the same day to Joann Bernstein Riley.

On October 8, 1965, Edward Griffin, a brother and distributee of the decedent, filed a petition praying that the decree appointing Joann Bernstein Riley as executrix be vacated and revoked. An order was made by the court directed to the executrix and beneficiaries named in the will to show cause why the letters testamentary issued to Joann Bernstein Riley should not be vacated and revoked.

On November 1,…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. In re the Estate of KentNew York Surrogate's Court · 1959

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