The probate costs exception does not apply analogically to adversarial proceedings concerning estate assets where there is no contested suit for probate and no challenge to the validity of the will. An executrix who unsuccessfully defends adversarial proceedings brought against the estate bears costs under the general rule that costs follow the event, though her costs (including those payable to the successful party) may be paid from the estate on an indemnity basis.
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