Locke v. Hancock

The probate court has jurisdiction of all matters relating to the settlement and final distribution of decedents' estates, including advancements. Gen. St., c. 170, s. 2; c. 184, ss. 9, 10; Titus v. Ash,24 N.H. 319, 327; Henry v. Arms, Smith (N.H.) 39, 44. The defendant must apply to the probate court for an adjustment and establishment of the advancements, and this case may be continued to await the result of that proceeding.

Case discharged.

FOSTER, J., did not sit: the others concurred.