Legal Opinion
In re the Estate of Becker
New York Surrogate's Court
Decided July 23, 1965PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtEdward S. Silver, J.
In this proceeding the executors seek a determination as to the validity and effect of the notice of election filed by the testator’s widow, and for a construction of article Sixth of the will and directing the disposition of the excess income that may be derived from the trust created thereunder. The gross estate left by the testator is approximately $740,000.
The testator died on June 7, 1964 survived by his widow and a daughter. In his will he provides for the payment of debts and funeral expenses; bequeaths his household furniture, furnishings and effects and the sum of $2,500 to his wife;…
2Cases cited38 opinions
- Knowlton v. MooreSupreme Court of the United States · 1900
- Magoun v. Illinois Trust & Savings BankSupreme Court of the United States · 1898
- Manice v. . ManiceNew York Court of Appeals · 1871
- United States v. PerkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1896
- United States v. FoxSupreme Court of the United States · 1877
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3Cited by4 opinions
- In re the Estate of RagoneAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1982
- In re the Estate of BeckerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1966
- In re the Estate of GranchelliNew York Surrogate's Court · 1977
- In re the Estate of HuntNew York Surrogate's Court · 1969