Succession of Gheens

*515Succession of John R. Gheens

Bo. 8006

Appeal from Civil District Court, Hon. Wynne G. Rogers, Judge.

CHARLES E, CLAIBORHE, JUDGE.

The only question involved in this case is whether the attorney for absent heirs is entitled to a fee.

John R. Gheens, a bachelor, died in the City of Hew Orleans, where he was domiciled. His succession was opened on June 18th, 1918. The only heirs left by him were a brother, Charles W. Gheens, a resident of Hew Orleans, and a number of nephews and nieces, who all resided in Kentucy. He left a will and two codicils, by which he made three particular legacies of…