MATTER OF NEWINS


25 Misc.2d 756 (1960)

In the Matter of the Probate of the Will of W. Lawrence Newins, Deceased.

Surrogate's Court, Suffolk County.

October 7, 1960.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Griffing, Smith, Tasker & Lundberg for Esther C. Newins, alleged widow of decedent. Raymond A. Smith, Jr., as special guardian for Lenore R. Newins, an infant. Davidow & Davidow for Richard L. Newins, devisee and legatee named in decedent's will. Samuel Rabson for Edward E. Newins, petitioner and executor named in decedent's will.


PEIRSON R. HILDRETH, S.

Motion for substitution of attorneys. The right of the client to change attorneys is not in question, but quite naturally the attorney being replaced desires that his compensation be fixed for work done, and requests a lien to protect it. The main proceeding is one for the probate of decedent's will, and the parties have agreed that this matter of fixation of fee be considered as an application...

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