Can a remainder be limited upon a bequest of personal property as well as other personal property?

"New York", United States of America

The following excerpt is from Argersinger's Will, In re, 348 N.Y.S.2d 304, 75 Misc.2d 767 (N.Y. Surr. Ct. 1973):

That a remainder may be limited upon a bequest of personal property is unquestionable, and it is equally clear that it may be limited upon a bequest of money as well as other personal property. (Smith v. Van Ostrand, 64 N.Y. 278, supra). A cash bequest limited to a life use can certainly be a usufruct, because it can be limited to the right of enjoying the use of it even though it is vested in another, by receiving and enjoying the income and interest which it produces, and particularly where the intent of the one creating the fund and the life use therein can be ascertained. In this case, the clear intent, from a

Page 312

Other Questions


Does a prisoner have a right to access the property of his or her personal property? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does personal property need to be affixed to real property? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Under what circumstances will a search of a person's personal privacy be limited to the police station house? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is there any difference between her substance abuse limitations and her limited use limitations? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does a third party possessing property or rights to property belonging to a taxpayer who has a federal tax lien hold such property subject to the lien? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is a search warrant valid for the seizure of personal property of a person who has not been identified in the search warrant? ("New York", United States of America)
Is a party who denied possession of a property at the time of the purchase of the property entitled to a third party's property? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Can a police officer detain a person who acts in a manner which suggests that he poses imminent danger to persons or property? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Does the community property presumption apply in a personal injury action between a married person and a third party creditor? (MultiRegion, United States of America)
Is there any case law that supports the argument that exemptions from taxation and distraint apply only to personal property situated on reserves? (Canada (Federal), Canada)
X



Alexi white


"The most advanced legal research software ever built."

Trusted by top litigators from across North America.