Epstein v. Hutchison

OPINION

TIM TAFT, Justice.

This is the second of several appeals arising from the same underlying litigation. In this appeal, appellant, J. Michael Epstein (“Michael”), appeals from four orders approving attorney’s fees for legal work performed by appellee, John A. Hutchison III, the guardian of the estate of Michael’s incapacitated mother, Alta J. Epstein (“Alta”). We consider whether the trial court erred in approving Hutchi-son’s attorney’s fees for legal work that he did as the attorney for himself in the capacity of Alta’s guardian. We affirm.

Background

Michael sued Alta, alleging that she…