Legal Opinion
In Re the Estate of Webb
Court of Chancery of Delaware
Decided September 1, 1970PublishedCited by 44 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
DUFFY, Chancellor:
This is the first ruling on exceptions to a determination by the Register of Wills since this Court was given appellate jurisdiction effective July 1, 1970. 57 L.D. Ch. 402. Two questions are to be decided: (a) Does the Register of Wills have standing in this Court to defend his decision? and (b) Does the Register of Wills have power to determine the amount of commissions which are deductible?
A
Bank of Delaware and Donald W. Webb, executors of the estate of Miriam Worrell Webb, administered a will which provides that the corporate executor “shall receive compensation as if it…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- In re the Estate of WalkerOrphan's Court of Delaware · 1923
- Zoning Board of Adjustment v. Dragon Run Terrace, Inc.Supreme Court of Delaware · 1965
- In re the Estate of BrownOrphan's Court of Delaware · 1944
- Wilmington Trust Co. v. Register of Wills in & for New Castle CountySupreme Court of Delaware · 1969
- In Re the Estate of MorrowSuperior Court of Delaware · 1966
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3Cited by44 opinions
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