In Re Estate of Figueroa-Gomez

OPINION

DORSEY, Justice.

This appeal arises out of the administration of the estate of Jorge Figueroa-Gomez. Appellant, Maria Eugenia Pierre Ortiz, is the independent administrator of the estate. She appeals an order signed by the County Court at Law No. 2 of Hidalgo County, which confirmed and approved two payments to the prior dependent administrator of the estate. The payments were for expenses and for a commission.

The previous administrator, Ana Maria Gomez Mendoza, was appointed temporary administrator in May 1999, and permanent administrator in June. Mendoza filed with the court a final…