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In re the Final Accounting of Gill

New York Court of Appeals

Decided July 6, 1962PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtDye, J.

Bertha B. Warren, a resident of G-loversville, New York, died May 14,1959, leaving a last will and testament dated June 25, 1951 and a codicil thereto dated April 27, 1955. Both instruments were admitted to probate August 3,1959. Harry T. Gill, a lifelong friend and business adviser to her husband in his lifetime and thereafter to her, was named as executor and appointed as such.

In this proceeding finally and judicially settling his accounts, the executor has asked that the will be construed with particular reference to the purpose and intent of the testatrix in providing for distribution of…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Tillman v. . OgrenNew York Court of Appeals · 1920
  2. In Re the Estate of HayesNew York Court of Appeals · 1934
  3. Clarke v. . LeuppNew York Court of Appeals · 1882
  4. Clay v. . WoodNew York Court of Appeals · 1897
  5. Schult v. . MollNew York Court of Appeals · 1892

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3Cited by5 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of WilloughbyAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1975
  2. In re the Estate of WilsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1978
  3. In re the Estate of CraterNew York Surrogate's Court · 1999
  4. In re the Estate of SharpNew York Surrogate's Court · 2008
  5. Matter of Lenk (Senken)Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2025

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