Richmond County, Surrogate's Court: November 30, 2018

Surrogate GiganteESTATE OF KAREN FINK, Deceased (18/206) — In this probate proceeding, it appears that Michael Graham and Nicholas Graham, Infants, are necessary parties, thereby requiring the appointment of a Guardian ad Litem pursuant to SCPA 403(2).Accordingly, the Court appoints Margaret Andreo, Esq., as the Guardian ad Litem to protect the interest of such parties. The appointment is effective upon the Guardian ad Litem filing Form UCS 872 entitled “Notice of Appointment and Certification of Compliance,” and upon the Guardian ad Litem duly qualifying pursuant to Uniform Rules for the Surrogate’s Court Section 207.13(A).This decision shall constitute the Order of the Court. Dated: November 16, 2018

ESTATE OF JANE JONES, Deceased (18/949/A) — Petitioner seeks probate of a propounded instrument, dated April 15, 1978, as the Last Will and Testament of the decedent, and the issuance of Letters Testamentary.Petitioner contends that there will be a substantial delay in the completion of the probate proceeding, inasmuch as jurisdiction has yet to be obtained. Because of this delay, and the need to marshal decedent’s property and pay the necessary expenses of the estate, petitioner has applied for Preliminary Letters Testamentary.After reviewing the petition and the supporting documents, the application is granted. Pursuant to the provisions of SCPA 1412, Preliminary Letters Testamentary shall issue to Louis L. Leidy, Jr., upon his duly qualifying according to law. These letters are subject to the limitations set forth in SCPA 1412(3)(a) and shall remain in effect for a period of six (6) months from the date of issuance.No distribution of assets is permitted pending the further Order of this Court, or until the admission of the Will to probate, and the issuance of Letters Testamentary.After reviewing the documents in support of the application, the Court dispenses with the filing of a bond by the petitioner.Pursuant to SCPA 1412(3)(b), the preliminary executor shall give notice to all parties who have appeared herein within ten (10) days of his appointment.This decision shall constitute the Order of the Court.Dated: October , 2018