Estate of Billings

Opinion

HUFFMAN, J.

Beverly J. Montag, executrix of the will of George F. Billings, appeals from an order of the probate court denying her claim for partial payment of statutory executrix fees in settling the fourth annual account and report of executrix in George’s estate. Montag claims the trial court erred by “reducing [her] executrix’s fee,” and by failing to provide her with a statement of decision pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure 2 section 632. We disagree and affirm.

Factual and Procedural Background

George died testate on June 19, 1985. At the time of his death, he was survived by his…