In re the Estate of Kummer

OPINION OF THE COURT

Evans V. Brewster, S.

In this intermediate accounting proceeding, petitioner has *979requested court approval of the rejection of the claim made by the Department of Social Services of Westchester County for care, support and maintenance of decedent’s two children. A companion claim is made by the guardian ad litem for the children by reason of the expenditure of Social Security benefits received by the Department of Social Services, as representative payee of the children for this care, support and maintenance. The facts with respect to these claims are not in dispute.

The…