In re Klein

In an opinion dated April 30, 1962 (N. Y. L. J., May 3, 1962, p. 14, col. 6) I confirmed the findings of the jury which had found Harry Klein to be incompetent to manage himself and his property. Petitioners were directed to settle an order on notice which would provide, inter alia, for the appointment of the incompetent’s committee and the fixation of fees and allowances for services rendered by the special guardian, the attorneys for the petitioners and others. Petitioners’ proposed order was made returnable May 7,1962 but the alleged incompetent died on May 6, 1962.

Notwithstanding the…