Legal Opinion

In re the Trust Estate of Smith

Supreme Court of Florida

Decided October 26, 1954PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

HOBSON, Justice.

This is an appeal from a final decree in' chancery in favor of appellee,' Effie S. Smith, on a petition which she filed in the circuit court for construction of the will of her deceased husband, Winfred L. Smith. As respondents, the petition named legatees and remaindermen under certain paragraphs of the will, and Jacob Levy, as fiduciary of the trust estate created under the will. These respondents are appellants here. Appellee in her petition prayed for an order decreeing that she is the sole and absolute owner of the testamentary trust estate, while appellants in their…

2Cases cited4 opinions

  1. Smith T. v. BellSupreme Court of the United States · 1832
  2. Adams v. VidalSupreme Court of Florida · 1952
  3. In Re: McMillan EstateSupreme Court of Florida · 1947
  4. Rowland v. MillerSupreme Court of Florida · 1921

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Hulsh v. HulshDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983
  2. In Re Roger's EstateDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1965
  3. Diana v. BentsenDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1996
  4. Estate of Miller v. CommissionerUnited States Tax Court · 1972
  5. Rogers v. First National Bank in Fort LauderdaleDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1965

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