Estate Bernice P. Bishop

OPINION OF

KEMP, C. J.

This is an appeal by the attorney general from an order or decree approving accounts of the trustees under the will and of the estate of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, deceased.

The principal issue involves the challenged right of the trustees to employ others to perform services in the management of the properties of the trust at the expense of the trust other than services which are beyond the skill and experience of the ordinary trustee, and services which are menial.

The substance of the argument of the appellant is that since there is no provision in the will authorizing the…