In re the Estate of Robinson

Joseph A. Cox, S.

This is a proceeding for the settlement of the account of the executor combined with the application for instructions with respect to the payment of Swiss succession taxes and administration expenses.

The decedent at the time of her death was a citizen of the United States, resident in Geneva, Switzerland. The will of decedent probated in New York County, expressly disposes only of her property in the United States. In addition thereto, the decedent left certain assets in Geneva, Switzerland, which she disposed of by a duly executed will. The Swiss tax, subjecting both the…