In re the Accounting of the Public Administrator

Maximilian Moss, S.

Persons who are nationals of Poland and reside there have been named beneficiaries of certain bequests in various wills of American citizens residing here. Applications have been made to this court for the transfer of such bequests to the Polish nationals residing in Poland.

Under the provisions of section 269-a of the Surrogate’s Court Act, where it appears to the court that one entitled to *279a legacy would not have the benefit, use or control of the money or other property left him, the court may decree that such money or property be deposited with the City Treasurer to the…