Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of George

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided January 14, 1970PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

John D. Bennett, S.

On this accounting by the decedent’s widow as administratrix c. t. a., there are several questions propounded for determination, including a construction as to whether a marital trust has priority over other legacies because ■of a shortage of assets, as contended by the widow, and a decision as to the effect of her election to take against the will. A claim is also presented for adjudication but is not considered in this opinion, having been heard but not yet ready for decision. Other issues and objections raised by the respondents will be dealt with herein.

The testator…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of SmallmanNew York Surrogate's Court · 1931
  2. In re the Estate of PepperNew York Court of Appeals · 1954
  3. In Re the Accounting of NelsonNew York Court of Appeals · 1924
  4. In Re the Accounting of SickelsNew York Court of Appeals · 1938
  5. In re the Estate of JaretNew York Surrogate's Court · 1964

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. In re the Estate of OlsonNew York Surrogate's Court · 1974
  2. In re the Estate of VolckeningNew York Surrogate's Court · 1972
  3. In re the Estate of VolckeningNew York Surrogate's Court · 1973

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