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estate". We are not as concerned. Although it is true that fees
for professionals such as attorneys and trustees may be
considerable expenses in the administration of an estate, only
those fees that are legitimate and reasonable are deductible.
We also note that respondent's policy argument is better aimed at
Congress.
We have considered all arguments by respondent for a holding
contrary to that which we reach herein, and, to the extent not
discussed above, have found those arguments to be irrelevant or
without merit. To reflect the foregoing
An appropriate order will
be issued.
Reviewed by the Court.
CHABOT, SWIFT, JACOBS, PARR, WELLS, COLVIN, FOLEY, VASQUEZ,
GALE, THORNTON, and MARVEL, JJ., agree with this majority
opinion.
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