In re the Estate of Fiumara

Foley, S.

A dispute has arisen in this proceeding for limited letters of administration. The Consul General of Italy at New York, who claims to represent as his nationals the widow and son of decedent, who are the only distributees entitled to the estate, asserts Ms right to letters m their behalf. The widow and son reside in Formia, Caserta, Italy. The brother of decedent, a resident of New York county, likewise claims letters under section 118 of the Surrogate’s Court Act. The decedent died a resident of New York county on June 14, 1924. I hold that the letters should issue to the Italian…