New York Court of Appeals November 25, 1997 (Matter of Riconda)

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bellacosa, J.

This controversy is procedurally set in a proceeding to determine the validity of a claim against an estate (SCPA 1809). The issue is whether the former wife, Judy Riconda, is entitled to maintenance payable out of the estate of her deceased former spouse, during her lifetime or until her remarriage (see,

Cohen v Cronin,

39 NY2d 42).