Ramsay v. First National Bank

Robert S. Ramsay, co-executor of the estate of Frank Kottrasch, deceased, appeals from an order of the trial court which fixed final executors’ fees.

Frank Kottrasch died testate on December 6, 1974, leaving a gross estate of approximately *900,000. Pursuant to the provisions of his will, Ramsay and the First National Bank of Lake Forest (Bank), appellee herein, were appointed by the trial court as co-executors of the estate in January 1975. The bulk of the decedent’s estate, except for his residence and personal effects, had been kept in a custodial account at the Bank and actively managed by it…