Feldheim v. Scott

This is an appeal from a final order awarding attorneys’ fees. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

Esther Scott filed a verified petition to remove the guardian and personal representative. The trial court granted the petition. Subsequently, Ms. Scott filed a motion for attorneys’ fees alleging that she was entitled to an order awarding attorneys’ fees based on the successful removal of the guardian and personal representative since the removal of the guardian and personal representative benefited the estate. The trial court granted the motion awarding attorneys’ fees.1

In the…