In re the Estate of May

OPINION OF THE COURT

C. Raymond Radigan, J.

In this accounting proceeding by the removed preliminary executor, the matter has been submitted for a decision as to the necessary parties to be cited and the manner of service of process. The public administrator is presently the administrator of the estate following a settlement of the probate contest in which the will was denied probate. Although citation has not as yet issued, the public administrator has appeared and filed objections to the account.

SCPA 2210 lists all of the persons required to be cited on a voluntary judicial settlement of an…