In re Hoyt
New York Surrogate's Court
Determination of contest as to attorney’s lien for services, upon share of next of kin of decedent and beneficiary under his will; and of an application by the latter for an allowance out of the estate.
1Opinion of the Court
The Surrogate.
On October 3rd, 1882, Mary Irene Hoyt, the daughter of this decedent and his only next of kin, commenced in this court a proceeding for the revocation of the probate of an instrument that had been theretofore adjudged and decreed to be her father’s last will and testament.
Aaron Kahn, Esq., appeared as her attorney in such proceeding, and continued to act in that capacity with her approval and by her direction until March 20th, 1885, when she advised him that she would no longer require his services. Shortly thereafter, and while this probate controversy was still pending and…
2Cases cited27 opinions
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- Graff v. . BonnettNew York Court of Appeals · 1865
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- Cook v. . LowryNew York Court of Appeals · 1884
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