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Court Decides Case Reqarding Distribution of Retirement Funds

An Executrix in a purported will dated June 29, 1964, has petitioned for its probate. Decedent’s brother has filed objections. The other eight distributees have appeared in the proceeding but have not filed objections. A Probate lawyer said that subsequent to probate proceeding, all nine distributees, as plaintiffs, commenced an…

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Court Hears Appeal for the Issuance of a Set Off

A Probate Lawyer said in an action to foreclose a materialman’s lien, the appeal is from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Richmond County, dated November 2, 1981, which confirmed the Referee’s decision of July 7, 1981, in favor of the plaintiff and against defendant Corporation in the total amount…

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Court Decides Summary Judgment Case

A Probate Lawyer said the defendants the City of New York and the New York City Fire Department (hereinafter, “the City”), move by notice of motion for summary judgment and dismissal of the complaint as against them. Defendant hospital cross-moves for identical relief. Plaintiff, as Administrator of the Estate of…

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Court Decides an Action for Ejectment of Public Administrator

Probate Lawyers said the People of the State of New York, by its Attorney-General, have commenced this action in ejectment against the Public Administrator of Richmond County in his capacity as said administrator and as administrator of the goods, chattels and credits of a decease; his widow, if any; his…

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Defense Counsel Moves for Change of Venue in Wrongful Death Action

Records reflect that for reasons unbeknownst to the court at this time, the decedent, a 19 year old female, was at a Hotel located approximately one half mile from her residence, where she resided with her mother. While at the Hotel, the decedent made her way to the roof of…

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Court Resolves Dispute Between Two Businesses

A Probate Lawyer said the records reflect that the instant case is one wherein estate of the parties are involved for settling the dispute between them. This involves two domestic businesses located in Richmond County, owned by two persons. As a result of disagreements in their business relationship, several lawsuits…

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court Decides Whether or Not Sale of Property Should be Affirmed

A Probate Lawyer said sources revealed that in the instant case, the decedent died insolvent, leaving a last will and testament, which has been duly admitted to probate as a will of real and personal property. The executor and executrix of the deceased, as creditors, petitioned the surrogate’s court for…

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Court Discusses ‘One Dollar Clause’ in Real Estate Case

Probate Lawyers said that records show that this is a proceeding in eminent domain to acquire title to real property required for the widening of an Avenue from one Road to another. This proceeding involves matters of the estate, not pertaining to probate but which affects the estate by the…

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