In re the Estate of Tankelowitz

Wingate, S.

In its initial presentation, this proceeding produces a sense of unreality and topsy-turvyness more appropriate to an environment of mad hatters and March hares than to one peopled by contending litigants and striving attorneys.

• The propounded instrument purports to have been executed by the decedent on October 7, 1922, and by its terms gives all her assets to Jacob Hepner, who is said to be her stepbrother. Except for appointing him executor, it makes no other direction or provision whatsoever.

The nominated executor and purported sole legatee has not propounded the instrument,…