Succession of Florance

The opinion of the Court was delivered by

Poché, J.

This appeal presents two oppositions to the .provisional account of the executor:

1. Joseph Brewer, the attorney of absent heirs, complains that the. ' sum of two hundred and fifty dollars which is allowed him in the account is not an adequate compensation for his services in his said capacity, for which he claims one thousand dollars.

He appeals from the judgment rejecting his opposition.

The general rule under our jurisprudence, is that the fees of the attorney of absent heirs should be charged to the portions accruing to the heirs whom he…