Short Takes: Morgan Unit May Appeal Motion Against Duke Will

Morgan Guaranty Trust against the late billionaire's former doctor. Morgan Guaranty, a court-appointed temporary administrator of the estate, placed itself in a position to oppose a motion filed by Harry B. Demopoulos' to have the tobacco heiress' will of April 5, 1993 invalidated. Dr. Demopoulos was Ms. Duke's personal physician. On Nov. 1, the appointed temporary administrators indicated they may appeal to the New York State Supreme Court, in response to Dr. Demopoulos' motion of Oct. 2 in New York County Surrogate's Court.

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