MATTER OF ALBRO


205 Misc. 39 (1953)

In the Matter of the Construction of The Will of William L. Albro, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, New York County.

November 9, 1953.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Albert B. Maginnes for William J. Demorest, as guardian of the person and property of Carolyn A. Demorest, petitioner, and for William J. Demorest, Jr., and others, respondents.

Frederick W. Tuck, Jr., and Harry H. Schutt for Annie Palacek, as executrix of Louis Palacek, deceased, respondent.

John A. Kennedy, as executor of William L. Albro, deceased, respondent in person, and for Margaret Manley, respondent.


COLLINS, S.

After directing payment of "all my just debts, funeral expenses, and all testamentary charges involved in the administration and settlement of my estate" the testator in paragraphs third and fourth bequeathed $50,000 each to a former employee and a nurse. By paragraphs fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth, each beginning with the phrase, "I give, devise and bequeath * * *" he made separate gifts to each...

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