In re the Estate of Thompson

—Order, Surrogate’s Court, New York County (Renee Roth, S.), entered on or about March 5, 1997, which, inter alia, awarded appellate counsel fees and expenses to the successor administrator, c.t.a., payable by appellant Sidney Naishtat, unanimously affirmed, with costs and disbursements payable by appellant.

Helen Thompson, before her death, was physically and mentally unable to properly care for her own health and financial affairs. Her nephew, Draper Hill, and appellant, her attorney, were appointed co-conservators of her person and property by the Supreme Court. Thereafter, the Supreme…