In re the Accounting of Kottle
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
In this accounting proceeding the fee of the attorney for the executor is fixed in the amount of $5,500 which includes the sum of $1,400 previously paid by the executor. Such amounts are for all services rendered, including the submission of a decree hereunder and implementation thereof.
The amount requested for disbursements, including the $150 already paid, is directed to be itemized in an affidavit submitted with the decree. No amounts will be 'allowed for matters which the courts uniformly consider to be overhead expenses in the management of a law office (see e.g.,…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re the Estate of LangeNew York Surrogate's Court · 1939
3Cited by2 opinions
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