In Re the Guardianship of Glenn

OPINION

LESLIE, Judge.

Guardian appeals from the probate court order denying his surety attorney fees incurred in successfully defending against claims that the guardian had mismanaged the estate. Respondent also appeals, claiming the guardian’s attorney fees should not have been awarded. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

FACTS

Appellant J. Robert Ryan was the guardian of the estate and person of Rose A. Glenn. When Rose Glenn died, a hearing on the final account to' close the guardianship began on April 29, 1983. After the personal representative of Rose Glenn’s estate accused…