In re Estate of Bone

By Judge John W. Brown

This matter is before the Court on the request of a successor conservator to be reimbursed from the surety bond for fees and expenses incurred in taking over an estate from the court-removed predecessor conservator. The Court is of the opinion that the fees and expenses incurred by the successor conservator are reimbursable from the surety bond in an amount reflecting a reasonable rate for such fees and expenses.

I. Statement of Facts

Kenneth R. Bone qualified as the conservator of the Estate of Kenneta Irene Bone (the “Estate”). Pursuant to his qualification, Mr. Bone…