Musquiz v. Marroquin

OPINION

Opinion by Justice HINOJOSA.

This is a direct appeal from a bench trial involving judicial construction of a general durable power of attorney. Appellee, Frank Marroquin, independent executor of the Estate of Enriqueta Marroquin, sued appellants, Juanita Musquiz and her husband, Juan Musquiz, III, and their daughter, Sylvia Becerra, in the 148th District Court of Nueces County for breach of fiduciary duty and trespass to try title. In four issues, appellants challenge the trial court’s jurisdiction, construction of the power of attorney, and award of attorney’s fees. We modify the trial…