In the Estate of re Laflin

OPINION OF THE COURT

C. Raymond Radigan, J.

In this discovery proceeding the executor seeks an order consolidating the proceeding with the accounting proceeding. The respondent cross-moves for an order dismissing the discovery proceeding.

The petitioner Irving Goodstein is a coexecutor of the estate of the decedent, Ellen Laflin. John Laflin is the decedent’s son and the sole beneficiary of the estate. John Laflin and Virginia Laflin Cohen are the respondents in the discovery proceeding.

The executor contends that the proceeding was commenced for the purpose of obtaining certain information…