In re the Estate of Hendrix

Morris Aarons, S.

The decedent, known as “ Jimi ” Hendrix, was a ‘ ‘ rock ’ ’ musical entertainer who experienced a meteoric rise to financial success. He died in 1970 without leaving a will and, upon the petition of his father, a nonrelative was appointed administrator of his estate. The administrator later obtained permission to resign and an administrator de boms non is now in office, again with the consent of the father.

At this time application is made by the decedent’s father, who claims to be his son’s sole distributee, for payment of a part of his distributive share of the estate. The…