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MATTER OF CASTALDO

198 A.D.2d 94 (1993)

603 N.Y.S.2d 832

In the Matter of The Estate of Carmela Castaldo, Deceased. Eugene S. Gaffney, Appellant; Eugenia Giangrande, Respondent

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, First Department.

November 16, 1993

Credible expert evidence supports the Surrogate's conclusion that the account does not omit or conceal assets of the decedent, or suggest improper appropriation by the proponent. On a bench trial, deference should be accorded the trial court's determinations based on the credibility of witnesses (Wolfson v Kasa Lithuanian Fed. Credit Union, 168 A.D.2d 364).

The Surrogate did not err in denying objectant's request for an adjournment...

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