In Matter of Estate of Kugler

William Hegner appeals from a judgment settling the final account of the Frances Kugler estate, which assessed liability against him in the form of an interest surcharge for failing to invest accumulated estate funds in secure, interest-bearing investments. We conclude that the trial court assessed an incorrect rate of post-decision interest, and we modify the judgment accordingly. Because we also conclude that the court did not abuse its discretion in charging Hegner with interest on funds on hand or in determining the rate of interest charged, and because the court did not exceed its…