In re the Probate of the Will of Beck

Maximilian Moss, S.

Two of decedent’s children have filed objections to the propounded instrument. The proponents have moved that the objections be dismissed on the ground that the objectants are not persons interested within the meaning of section 147 of the Surrogate’s Court Act. In support of the motion proponents allege that contestants would receive more under the will than they would under intestacy and therefore contestants do not have a financial interest warranting the filing of objections.

The propounded instrument, after providing for payment of just debts and funeral expenses,…