In Re Estate of Devroy

This appeal was accepted on certification from the court of appeals.1 The appeal is from a declaratory judgment of the Circuit Court for Brown County, Honorable Richard G. Greenwood, Judge, which held that Mr. Raymond Devroy, the nominated personal representative in the will of Mr. Dave Devroy, was not required to retain appellant, Todd J. Schmeling as attorney for the estate in spite of an express provision in the will that he do so.

The sole issue raised on appeal is whether a condition in a will providing that the designated personal representative may serve as such only if he retains, for…