In Re Estate of Weaver

Appellant, the personal representative of the estate of Anna C. Weaver, appeals from an order of the probate court awarding the attorney for the estate fees in the amount of $6,500. In the court below, and on appeal, appellant contends that an appropriate award would have been in the amount of $8,500. Appellees, six other estate beneficiaries having a collective interest in 85% of the estate residue, cross-appeal requesting a reduction in the fees awarded because of what they allege to be a vexatious appeal. GCR 1963, 816.5(l)(a).

Anna C. Weaver died testate on December 6, 1979. On January 15,…