Opinion ID: 1182521
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Heading: rose kowalkowski estate matter

Text: In March 1969, petitioner was retained to represent the estate of Rose Kowalkowski in probate proceedings. He received funds on behalf of the estate and made disbursements, some of which were not authorized by the court. On June 21, 1974, petitioner represented to the court that he held $20,294.90 on account for the estate, though at no time since January 8, 1974, did he hold funds sufficient to discharge that obligation. Decedent's heirs repeatedly demanded that petitioner distribute the assets of the estate; however, the demands were either ignored or met by excuses. The heirs eventually hired an attorney who negotiated an agreement whereby petitioner's home was given as security for repayment of the misappropriated funds. Petitioner did not satisfy his obligation to the estate, however, until immediately prior to a scheduled trustee's sale of his home in May 1976.