In re Estate of King

By Judge David T. Stitt

This matter is before the Court on the Petition for Aid and Direction of the Estate of Joseph L. King’s Co-Executors, Patricia Payne and Kathleen King.

The issues raised in the Petition are as follows:(1) Whether the “just debts” of Joseph L. King are merely his liabilities at death or whether such “just debts” also include the costs of estate administration, as well as estate taxes?(2) In the absence of a provision in King’s will so directing, how should the payment of the estate’s debts, taxes, and costs of administration be apportioned among the beneficiaries?(3)…