MATTER OF BECHER


204 Misc. 523 (1953)

In the Matter of the Accounting of Rebecca Becher et al., as Executors of Jacob Becher, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, Kings County.

July 22, 1953.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Samuel C. David for executors, petitioners.

Rand R. Eisberg for Rebecca Becher, respondent.

Oscar A. Lewis, special guardian.


RUBENSTEIN, S.

The main issue herein is whether the widow possesses a right of election against testator's will, pursuant to the provisions of section 18 of the Decedent Estate Law.

Testator's will is dated July 27, 1938. He died August 15, 1948, and letters testamentary issued on October 5, 1948, to the three nominated executors, testator's older son, his widow and his attorney. Testator was also survived...

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