In re the Estate of Liberman

The executors and trustees and other persons interested in the estate of Philip Liberman appeal from such portion of the decree of the Surrogate in this proceeding under section 145-a of the Surrogate’s Court Act as grants an allowance to the attorneys for Bertha Liberman, the surviving spouse and petitioner in the proceeding.

Bertha Liberman instituted this proceeding to determine her right to elect, under section 18 of the Decedent Estate Law, to take her one-third interest outright instead of in trust, as provided in the will. This court held that the will setting up a trust for her benefit…