In re the Estate of Hawley

O’Brien, S.

On the settlement of the decree submitted in this accounting proceeding a question is presented as to the amount of commissions to be allowed to the executors. The estate received by the executors was over $3,000,000, and it appears that certain securities held by them, and which they are now turning over to the trustees, have increased in value to the extent of $828,404.50. It is contended by the executors that they are entitled to the statutory commissions for both receiving and paying out that increment. Two of the parties interested in the estate object to such an allowance and…