Blum v. Bank of America National Trust & Savings Ass'n

The Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association (Administrator) appeals from an order of the probate department of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, awarding J. Everett Blum (respondent) $50,000 as extraordinary attorney’s fees.

Lanza died October 7, 1959. Administrator was appointed April 6, 1960.

On January 30, 1961, Administrator filed a petition and was granted an order authorizing the appointment of respondent as tax counsel for Lanza’s estate. The petition set forth:

‘ That the decedent, Mario Lanza, during his lifetime, employed J. Everett Blum, as tax counsel; ...” and…