In re the Estate of McNeel

Joseph A. Cox, S.

This is a proceeding for the settlement of the account of the executor combined with an application for instructions concerning the method of payment of British death duties which have been levied against the estate.

The decedent died on March 23, 1954, a citizen of the United States, while a resident of and domiciled in England, leaving a last will and testament dated June 18, 1920 which was' duly admitted to probate, as the will of a nonresident, by this court on May 17, 1954. Letters testamentary were granted to petitioner on the same day.

By Article “ second ” of her will,…