In re Edwards
New York Surrogate’s Court
13 Misc. 3d 210 (2006)
- Written by Salina Kennedy, JD
Facts
Josephine Edwards’s will included a devise of 25 percent of her residuary estate to her brother, Robert Edwards, “per capita, absolutely and forever.” Robert, who predeceased Josephine, was survived by a son, Robert M. Edwards (the son).
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Riordan, J.)
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