McKinney v. Unger

Tom Glaze, Justice.

Appellee John W. Unger, Jr. is the

former attorney for the appellant, the Estate of Mary D. McKinney. The Estate was opened in May of 1986 and David McKinney, one of Mary’s children, was appointed administrator, and Unger was retained as the Estate’s attorney.1 On January 26, 1988, Unger formally withdrew as the Estate’s attorney and attorney George W. Mason, Jr. was named Unger’s replacement. In March 1988, Unger filed a motion with the Union County Probate Court for attorney’s fees in the amount of $12,850.00. Although the Estate responded by agreeing Unger was entitled to…