In re the Estate of Sharff

Wingate, S.

This is an appeal from a pro forma order of this court, confirming, inter alia, the determination of the transfer tax appraiser appointed in this estate in assessing a tax upon the legacy of $10,000 given by the twentieth item of testator’s will to Elizabeth Bulogh, now Elizabeth Bulogh Keller.

The alleged basis of this appeal is that the sums directed to be paid to the legatee were determined by this court to be due her as compensation for services performed for the testator during his life, and not as a testamentary benefit.

Even a casual reading of the record leading up to and…