In re the Estate of Martin

Lewis W. Olliffe,

Acting Surrogate. This is an application by the attorneys for testator’s widow, a coexecutrix and beneficiary under his will, for leave to withdraw as attorneys for her in these proceedings [proceedings instituted by her for an order directing her coexecutors and herself to make distribution of the estate] and discharging them and their counsel from any and all liability for and in respect of the conduct thereof. The attorneys will be hereinafter referred to as petitioners and their client as respondent. The basis for the relief sought, as alleged in the supporting affidavit,…