Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. v. Fegen

OPINION

BERCH, Judge.

¶ 1 Appellants ask that we review the trial court’s determination that they breached their fiduciary duty, violated Ethical Rules 1.7 and 2.2, and committed bad faith in connection with their handling of the Fogelman Estate. For the following reasons, we affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand for further proceedings.

*255BACKGROUND

¶ 2 John Fogelman (“Decedent”) died on March 10, 1997, leaving behind a will naming several beneficiaries. In addition to the assets disposed of in the will, Decedent owned a $1.5 million life insurance policy. The beneficiaries of the life…