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Jones Estate

Citations

  • 400 Pa. 545
  • 162 A.2d 408
  • 1960 Pa. LEXIS 374

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  • surcharge on executor was proper where the executor converted all of decedent’s assets into cash and did not distribute or invest this money for over four and one-half years, thus causing a substantial loss in value to the estate
  • rate increased from 3% to 6%

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Judges: Jones, C.J., Musmanno, Jones, Cohen, Bok and Eagen

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