In re Rabell

The appellants, two of the next of kin of the ■decedent, were, without opposition and at least by parity of right, appointed administratrices of the estate. Hr. Rabell, the respondent, who during the intestate’s life had professional relations to her affairs, was retained by such persons to act as lawyer, and he did so, not only in procuring the letters, but also generally as to some matters pertaining to administration, among other things in adjusting the transfer tax. He presented a bill deemed by the representatives so considerable that they refused to pay it, whereupon he petitioned that…