In re the Estate of Tackley

*819OPINION OF THE COURT

Renee R. Roth, S.

A dispute between the nominated executors in a proceeding to probate the will of Reginald Lewis Tackley raises a novel issue which requires construction of the statute governing commissions of executors. Specifically, the question is whether testator’s written acknowledgment that certain disclosures were made to him (as contemplated by section 2307-a of the Surrogate’s Court Procedure Act) must include language added in 2004. The answer will determine whether one of the nominated executors, who drafted the propounded instrument, is entitled to full…