In re the Estate of Wegner

John D. Bennett, S.

Petitioner, Benjamin Beskin, seeks an order to reopen a discovery proceeding instituted on June 29, 1972 and to determine the disposition of moneys held in escrow by Charles L. Melton as attorney for the estate of Max Wegner.

Pursuant to section 143-b of the Social Services Law, the Department of Social Services in February, 1972 began withholding the rents of tenants residing at 23 Cedarhurst Avenue, Point Lookout, New York, a multiple dwelling to which Max Wegner had title. Max Wegner died intestate on March 28, 1972, leaving a widow, Marie Wegner, and two sons. On June…