In re the Last Will & Testament of Bush

Slater, S.

My predecessor in office decided that Sarah H. Bush had a life estate under the will of Andrew L. Bush, and that at her death, there being no remaindermen, the estate should be distributed according to the statutes of distribution. I see no reason for *228changing this decision and I have made a written decision in accordance therewith.

Several of the attorneys appearing in this proceeding have submitted affidavits wherein they ask for certain allowances to be made to them by this court. The surrogate is without power to award costs or make an allowance for any purpose unless expressly…