Drummond Estate

GAWTHROP, J.,

We have before us the petition of Robert W. Drummond, son of the deceased, Lois B. Drummond, and a beneficiary under her will. He requests the removal of the executor of her estate, Carl M. Mazzocone, Esq., alleging a conflict of interest and neglect of his duty to administer the estate.

On November 10,1972, decedent signed a will in which one of her daughters and her attorney, Morris H. Sheer, Esq., were appointed co-executors. Additionally, the will gave the co-executors a litany of particular powers, one of which was the power to compromise claims.

On July 22, 1977, decedent…