Estate of Trojan

This appeal begins with a challenge to the constitutionality of the Wisconsin statute authorizing compromises of conflicting claims in probate cases, and ends with a dispute as to the respective role and rights of a guardian ad litem for a minor child and a general guardian for such child, particularly one whose interests are adverse to that of the child. In between, certain issues as to procedure and statutory construction are raised. Each will be considered separately.

Constitutionality of statute.

In this state a specific statute provides that the court in probating a will may authorize “the…