Re Thomas Prince Estate

The services for which General Idleman is asking and has been allowed compensation were rendered to Dr. Ong as executor. For the services Dr. Ong is personally liable to General Idleman. The services are not a direct charge against the estate but constitute a claim against Dr. Ong personally. The executor is allowed to retain from the money of the estate the expenses incurred by him in the administration of the estate, including reasonable attorney fees. The language of the statutes is as follows:

"An executor or administrator shall be allowed, in the settlement of his account, all necessary…