In re the Estate of Silverstein
New York Surrogate's Court
1Opinion of the Court
John D. Bennett, S.
This is a motion to modify an order dated March 9, 1966 providing for the distribution of the proceeds of an action for wrongful death and personal injuries which had been settled in the Supreme Court subject to the approval of this court. The instant motion is brought on by the workmen’s compensation carrier which claims that it has been prejudiced by reason of a deficiency compensation award made to a son of the decedent who had been adopted prior to the father’s death from the injuries sustained.
When the matter appeared in this court, guardians ad litem were appointed…
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