In re the Estate of Suleiman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bertram R. Gelfand, J.

In this application to modify limited letters of administration to sanction the receipt and distribution of settlement proceeds for causes of action for wrongful death and personal injury, the guardian ad litem in her initial report interposed objections. In addition to those objections that are addressed to the substance of the account, an issue with reference to the legal fee requested by the attorney for petitioner was raised by the guardian ad litem with reference to her ward, and by petitioner himself, on the record.

The issue as to counsel fees…