In re the Estate of Gregory

Wingate, S.

The only question here presented for decision is the perennially controversial one of whether the terms of the will, at bar are such as permit the testamentary fiduciaries to make a dual exaction of commissions upon the principal of the estate by the withdrawal thereof both in the capacity of executors and of trustees. The question can hardly be called one of insignificant importance to the beneficiaries of the present estate, since it involves the determination of whether the executorial commissions on principal which will aggregate in excess of $18,000 shall be increased by a…