Legal Opinion

In re the Estate of Fellner

New York Surrogate's Court

Decided October 31, 1962Published

1Opinion of the Court

James S. Brows, Jr.,

Acting Surrogate. This is an application by attorneys for testator’s widow for the fixation of their compensation for services rendered to her. The petitioners *241recite that they entered into a written agreement of retainer with the testator’s widow providing that she pay them for their services in her behalf a down payment and one third of any recovery in excess of $35,000. The issues raised by the objections filed in behalf of the widow to the account were compromised by a stipulation entered into before the Referee to whom this matter was referred to hear and report. The…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. In re the Chemical Bank & Trust Co.Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1932
  2. Belfanc v. BelfancAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 1937
  3. In re the Estate of CampbellNew York Surrogate's Court · 1932
  4. In re the Estate of KalikNew York Surrogate's Court · 1942
  5. In re the Estate of GellerNew York Surrogate's Court · 1938

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