In Re the Estate of Rosenberg

Pound, Ch. J.

Jane Rosenberg, the decedent, died possessed of a miscellaneous estate, consisting of mortgages, bank accounts, etc., with a value of something over $60,000. Rose L. Schwobel was appointed administratrix of the estate. She employed the appellant Stanley S. Groggins, an attorney at law, to advise and act for her in matters of the estate. She paid him $7,750 in the course of the administration. This fee was fixed by agreement for his services and disbursements, without regard to the amount of the estate. Before the services were completed she instituted a proceeding under section…