In re the Estate of Keller

Pierson B. Hildreth, S.

This is a proceeding for the probate in New York of decedent’s will which has been admitted to probate in England, and for the issuance of letters of administration, c. t. a., to a New York trust company designated by the executrix named in the will and appointed as such in England.

The executrix is decedent’s widow and is also the residuary legatee and devisee under his will. Decedent’s son, a resident of New York, whose interest in the estate is that of a legatee to the extent of $1,000, asserts a prior right to appointment as administrator, c. t. a., because the…