In re the Estate of Kordes

Edgar F. Hazleton, S.

Now and then one comes across a will wherein the testator directs that the attorney who drafted his will be retained by the executor to probate the will ■ and take care of the estate. Such a provision is in the testament before me. However, the executrix, who is the widow of decedent, saw fit to retain another attorney. The attorney chosen by the testator applies for enforcement of the testamentary direction. The question presented, although not new, impresses me as being of interest to those who might be disposed to put such a provision in a will.

It appears that when the…