Goldman v. Eisinger

This case concerns the appropriate factors to be taken into account by a trial court in determining the amount of an award of attorney’s fees to an attorney appointed by the court to protect the interests of minors. More particularly, the question is whether it is appropriate for the trial court to consider whether services rendered by such an attorney were reasonably necessary to benefit the minors.

The last will and testament of John W. Adams, who died 20 August 1969, created a trust for the benefit of his wife, their 10 children, and their issue. The respondents and cross petitioners,…