In re the Estate of Elson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Millard L. Midonick, S.

This is a proceeding to set aside a decree admitting a will to probate, subject to an agreement of compromise.

Decedent, Mary Elson, executed a will on October 22, 1976, leaving her entire residue to two nieces, Marilyn Costello and Lillian Messina. She died December 24, 1976. Marilyn Costello, the nominated executrix of the will, was issued letters testamentary on October 11, 1977 subject to an agreement of compromise entered into among the only interested parties, to wit, the two legatees and Gloria Accetturi Parr, granddaughter and sole distributee…