Draper v. Franz, Naughton & Leahy

Mary Ann Draper, executor of the estate of Emma Freund, appeals from an order of the trial court awarding the law firm of Franz, Naughton and Leahy (petitioner herein) attorneys’ fees in the amount of *2,677.63 from the estate.

Emma Freund died testate on April 2, 1973, 14 months after her husband, John Freund. Letters testamentary were issued to Mary Ann Draper (hereinafter referred to as the Executor), a daughter of Emma and. John, on May 9,1973. In addition, the Executor was also co-executor with her sister, Margaret Breier, of John Freund’s estate. At the time of Emma’s death John Freund’s…