Succession of Williams
Louisiana Court of Appeal
1Opinion of the Court
SCHOTT, Judge.
This is an appeal by residuary legatees from a judgment dismissing their opposition to the executor’s first account and tableau of distribution. The only issue is whether the amount of the succession’s attorney’s fee is excessive.
Thomas A. Williams died in December, 1973, survived by his widow Otelia Williams. In his last will he left his property in trust for the benefit of his daughter, Patricia Williams, and her two children, Dana Williams and Ann Bruyere, subject to usufruct in favor of his widow. His succession was administered by his widow as executrix and culminated with…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Hunt v. HillSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1915
- Peltier v. ThibodauxSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1932
- Succession of GilmoreLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1970
- Succession of WeilSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1944
- Succession of D'AntoniLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1977
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- Succession of WilliamsSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1980