McAfee v. Thomas

The trial court held that only the income of the property of the estate of F. M. Litchenthaler, deceased, was subject to the payment of the expenses of the care of the son George C. Litchenthaler, and rendered a decree accordingly, after allowing Thomas, the trustee, $60 for services to plaintiff in making collections and disbursements since the death of George O. Litchenthaler, and another creditor of $15, and the funeral expense of George O. Litchenthaler, $150.

The questions in this case are first in regard to the authority of the trustee to expend the principal of the funds of the estate…