In Re Estate of Downes

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on the appeal of Mary S. Pyne, Public Administratrix of the Estate of Shirley Downes ("Appellant") from an Order and Decision of the Probate Court of the Town of Charlestown filed on July 17, 2007. The Probate Court's Order (i) awarded the principle of the Estate of Frederick W. Downes ("Frederick's Estate") at the time of his death to the Estate of Shirley Downs and the Massachusetts Public Administratrix, (ii) awarded the accumulated income of the Estate in the amount of $125,456.33 to Mr. Downes' living heirs, and (iii) continued the matter for…