In re the Estate of Katz
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
Robert H. Ecker, S.
Gussie Feuerstein has petitioned for probate of the last will and testament of Nathan Katz, dated October 7, 1952, wherein she was named as executrix.
Irving Fuchs, alleging to be the sole surviving child of Nathan Katz, has filed objections to probate, claiming that there was a later last will and testament which revoked the 1952 will, and which later will was destroyed by Gussie Feuerstein who under the 1952 will was sole beneficiary.
The court has heard the proofs of the parties.
The decedent, Nathan Katz, executed the October 7, 1952, last will and testament, and the proof…
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