In re the Estate of Goldstein

John D. Bennett, S.

In these discovery proceedings the respondents move to vacate the order of inquiry obtained by the petitioner pursuant to SOPA 2103.

These discovery proceedings deal with specific items of recovery as well as possible rights afforded to the decedent’s estate pursuant to certain agreements. Respondents contend that since debts and contract obligations are involved, this court lacks jurisdiction over the subject matter and accordingly request that the proceedings be dismissed.

Under the narrowest construction of the jurisdiction of this court within SOPA 21 proceedings there is…