In re the Estate of Reed

Fowler, S.

This is an appeal by the executors from an order assessing a tax upon the property of the decedent in this state. Objections to the probate of testator’s will were filed by one of his next of, kin, and an agreement was subsequently entered' into between the legatees providing for the payment of $25,000 by the executors to the contestant in consideration of the withdrawal of the objections. The objections were then withdrawn, and the will was admitted to probate. The appraiser refused to allow the amount paid to the contestant as a deduction from the assets of the estate, and the…