In re the Estate of Caterson

Henderson, S.

In the proceeding for the judicial settlement of the account of the executors of decedent’s will, the question arises *116as to what person or persons constitute decedent’s “ heirs at law and next of kin,” under a gift of the residuary estate to those so designated in the will.

There are two groups of alleged heirs at law and next of kin; one consisting of alleged nieces and nephews, and the other consisting of alleged nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Each group is represented by different attorneys. The petition affirmatively alleges that each of these relatives is an…