Hannebaum v. Estate of Chrisman

REINHARD, Judge.

Attorneys representing contingent re-mainderman under a residuary testamentary trust sought an allowance from the estate for fees and reimbursement of expenses. The trial court found the requested amounts to be reasonable but denied the petition for allowance. Remainderman joins his attorneys in this appeal. We reverse.

Petitioner Jack Hannebaum is a contingent remainderman under a residuary trust established by the will of his uncle, Merrill W. Chrisman (decedent). Decedent executed his will September 1, 1979, and died September 22, 1979. The will creates a marital trust and a…