In re Lawrence's Estate
New York Surrogate's Court
On petition for an accounting. Code Civil Proc. § 2726, provides that an executor or administrator may be cited to show cause why he should not render and settle his account by a person interested in the estate or fund.
1Opinion of the Court
Bansom, Sur.
Application by the general guardian of two infants for a compulsory accounting; more than 18 months have elapsed since the testator’s death, and no account has been filed. The respondent claims that the petitioners are not “parties interested in the estate,” within section 2726. The petition alleges that the petitioners are interested in the estate of deceased to the extent of one-eighth each, and are particularly interested in a fund of $50,000. A life-estate in this sum was given to the wife of testator, (the grandmother of petitioners,) and, after her death, remainder to his…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- Bogart & Jackson v. Van VelsorNew York Court of Chancery · 1848
- In re WoodNew York Surrogate's Court · 1886