In re the Estate of Lerner

James S. Brown, Jr., J.

The issues arising in this accounting proceeding were referred to a Referee to hear and report. The attorneys for the executors have moved for an order modifying the Referee’s report as to the allowance recommended for legal services rendered to the executors. The attorneys contend that inasmuch as they obtained receipts and releases from all of the legatees consenting to the $12,500 requested by them for legal services, the full amount should be allowed by the court. The *968Attorney-General of the State of New York has cross-moved for an order confirming the Referee’s…