In re the Estate of Pagnotta

Wingate, S.

The essential facts in this proceeding are undisputed. It seeks a substitution of attorneys, a determination of the reasonable value of the services of the attorneys who have been superseded and for a refund of sums paid them in so far as they are in excess of the sum thus determined to be reasonable.

It is uncontroverted that prior to the death of the decedent, the firm of respondent attorneys had acted in that capacity both for the decedent and for at least one of his children, the present administratrix. Soon after the death, the present petitioner consulted these attorneys…