Geeslin v. Sheftall

Miller, Judge.

Two beneficiaries of a will (George and Louise Sheftall) petitioned the probate court for an accounting and final settlement of an estate for which George Martin Geeslin served as the executor. In particular, they complained that Geeslin had paid an excessive amount in attorney fees. Geeslin counterclaimed to have various estate issues resolved, including a claim that the Sheftalls owed the estate rent money for their use of an estate home and a claim that they possessed furniture belonging to the estate. The probate court held an evidentiary hearing and issued an order…