Johnson v. Doris

OPINION

EASTAUGH, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

We must decide here whether it was error to deny Maynard Johnson’s Civil Rule 60(b) motion to set aside a probate order approving a final accounting and distribution. Johnson alleged, after the probate order was entered, that excessive professional fees and costs were incurred during administration of the estate. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Clifford M. Johnson died in 1983. His will provided that the residue of his estate would be distributed to his natural son, Maynard Johnson. The will named decedent’s…