In re the Estate of Patenotre

Frankenthaler, S.

The proceeding for original prohate of the decedent’s will was discontinued by order entered upon motion of the proponent. That order reserved to proponent the right to make application for allowance, counsel fees and expenses, if any, to which he might be entitled. He now seeks counsel fees, disbursements and expenses aggregating $8,678.65.

There has been extensive litigation in relation to the person entitled to administer the estate of the testator in this jurisdiction. It began in July, 1951, with a petition by the nominee of one of the heirs for ancillary letters of…