In re the Estate of Barnwell

William J. Regan, S.

The court has been requested in this proceeding to determine the applicability of EPTL 3-4.4 to the proceeds of sale of real estate sold by a court-appointed conservator pursuant to a court order.

The decedent, Jane H. Barnwell, died on April 12, 1976, leaving a last will and testament dated November 17, 1971, which was probated in this court on May 21, 1976, at which time letters testamentary were issued to the petitioner, William E. O’Connor. Prior to her death, the decedent was the owner of real property commonly referred to as 1242 Colvin *857Avenue in the Village of…