In re the Estate of Anderson

Frankenthaler, S.

The subject of this discovery proceeding is a savings bank account that on decedent’s death was in his name in trust for respondent, one of his four children. The petitioning administratrix contends that it was the intestate’s declared intention that the proceeds of the bank account be used for his burial expenses and the residue be equally divided among his four children. Respondent claims title to the account.

The deposit by decedent of his money in his name in trust for respondent created a tentative trust revocable at decedent’s will until Ms death or the completion of the…