Legal Opinion

In re the Estate Gurland

Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Decided October 19, 1964Published

1Opinion of the Court

In a probate proceeding, Robert Garland, coexecutor and legatee under the will of the decedent, appeals from so much of an order of the Surrogate’s Court, Kings County, entered January 24, 1964, as granted $1,012.50 to Ernest R. Latham, Esq. for counsel fees, said amount to be a lien upon appellant’s share of the decedent’s estate. Order, insofar as appealed from, reversed, without costs, and matter remitted to the Surrogate’s Court for the taking of proof as to the legal services performed by respondent on 'behalf of the appellant and as to the reasonable value of such services. The…

2Cases cited3 opinions

  1. In re the Accounting of MillerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1946
  2. In re ColsonAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1933
  3. In re the Estate of PostNew York Surrogate's Court · 1935

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