In re Fitter
New York Surrogate's Court
Proceedings upon judicial settlement of the account of executors and trustees.
1Opinion of the Court
Ketcham, S.
Upon the settlement of the decree the special guardian asks for a substantial compensation, payable out of the estate. A beneficiary under the will claims that such guardian’s allowance should he wholly paid from the shares of his wards.
• It is argued by the objecting legatee that “ he has not received benefits of the services of the said special guardian of the infants, and should not, therefore, be taxed or charged therefor,” and that if “ compelled to share in the expenses of the special guardian * * * this would mean that he would be paying the expense of a representative of…
2Cases cited1 opinion
- In re Estate of O'DayNew York Surrogate's Court · 1914
3Cited by2 opinions
- In re ThawAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1918
- In re the Estate of BetzNew York Surrogate's Court · 1934