In re the Estate of Wendel

Foley, S.

This is a proceeding for the probate of the purported last will and testament of the decedent, Miss Wendel. The supplemental citation directed to numerous alleged heirs and next of kin, who were specifically named therein, was recently returnable before me. Service was also directed by publication generally to all those claiming to be heirs and next of kin of the decedent. Over sixteen hundred claimants through their attorneys or personally have appeared and contend that they are within the class of legal distributees. Application has also been made by the proponents of the will to…