MATTER OF WHYATT


12 Misc.2d 30 (1958)

In the Matter of the Probate of the Will of Margaret Whyatt, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, Nassau County.

May 15, 1958.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Milton Koerner for petitioner.


JOHN D. BENNETT, S.

In this uncontested probate proceeding the propounded instrument is offered as an "ancient will". In Matter of Hehn (6 Misc.2d 801) this court admitted such an instrument saying (p. 802): "The quantum of proof ordinarily required seems to be modified (according to the authorities) where the will proffered is more than 30 years old. Such a document is denominated an `ancient will' and is...

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