Hale v. Gravallese

This is a petition by an attorney to the Probate Court that it fix and determine his compensation for services rendered to one Michael Gravallese, an insane person under guardianship, determine his expenses in connection therewith, and direct payment from “the estate generally or as the court may determine.” Appearances were entered by the guardian, Charles M. Gravallese, and by the administrator of veterans’ affairs, United States Veterans’ Administration. See G. L. c. 201, § 7; 38 U. S. C. (Supp. V, 1958) § 3502 (b).

The material facts are reported by the judge. In 1924 Michael Gravallese…