In re the Estate of Stern

S. Samuel Di Falco,' S.

The petitioner in this proceeding seeks to have the court fix a lien for legal services rendered on behalf of one Oswald L. Sehlegel, a legatee and beneficiary under the will of decedent, in the amount of $12,500.

On June 4, 1952 petitioner and one William E. Roulstone were retained by Sehlegel as his attorneys to render legal services on his behalf in regard to his interests in the estate. After participating in some of the services rendered Roulstone died and petitioner continued as Sehlegel’s attorney. The fee requested in this proceeding covers also the services…