In re the Estate of Racz

OPINION OF THE COURT

Bertram R. Gelfand, J.

This is an application to compromise a cause of action for wrongful death, to remove the restrictions contained in limited ancillary letters testamentary to permit the receipt of the settlement proceeds, and for other incidental relief.

The application upon its face presents significant issues of law which fundamental fairness and justice dictate be addressed. The questions presented can best be viewed in the context of the events which gave rise to the causes of action being settled and the course that was followed in their prosecution and in reaching…