Security Pacific National Bank v. Downing

Opinion

LUROS, J.*

This is an appeal by Security Pacific National Bank (hereinafter the bank), as administrator with will annexed, from two orders1 of the Los Angeles Superior Court, sitting in probate, which constitute the final order and decree of distribution in an estate. There is a cross-appeal by the executrices of the will of the original executor of the estate, now deceased, who was the residuary beneficiary thereunder. The issues raised by both the appeal and cross-appeal raise matters that, primarily, represent exercises of discretion by the trial court. Because we find no clear abuse…