Clifton v. Security First National Bank

Opinion

KAUS, P. J.

This is an appeal from an order directing Security Pacific National Bank,1 as executor of the estate of Elma C. Korthe, to pay $20,000 in attorney’s fees out of the assets of the entire estate to Eric A. Rose, attorney of record for five residuary legatees, based upon a finding that this was the reasonable value of services rendered in preservation of a common fund.

*574 Facts

On July 2, 1963, decedent executed a will leaving her estate to 32 named beqgficiaries and designating Security First National Bank (Security) as exeputor. On December 30, 1963, decedent executed a will…