In re the Estate of Trent

Henderson, S.

The contention that the decedent left no property, other than the sum of $189.38 paid by his committee to the accounting administrator, is untenable.

He was a pecuniary legatee under a will probated prior to his death. Some months after the issuance of letters herein, the administrator received the unpaid balance of the decedent’s legacy, as abated. He is now accounting for cash assets in excess of the money paid the decedent from January 1, 1931, to November 1, 1934, inclusive, as and for old age relief under article XIV-A of the Public Welfare Law.

A testamentary bequest gives…