Legal Opinion

In Matter of Estate of Kohlmetz

Court of Appeals of Wisconsin

Decided May 11, 1983No. 82-391Published

1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.

William J. Kohlmetz was an attorney for the personal representative of an estate. He appeals a determination of attorney’s fees in the amount of only $4,000 instead of the requested sum of $20,000. Because the record shows the estate was not handled expeditiously and economically, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in making such award. The successor personal representative cross-appeals, claiming Kohlmetz deserves no fee. We affirm the trial court on this issue as well. Finally, Kohlmetz challenges an award of $1,800 from the estate to one of the creditor’s attorneys. We hold that…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Cowie v. StrohmeyerWisconsin Supreme Court · 1912
  2. State v. CallawayWisconsin Supreme Court · 1982
  3. Will of Leonard v. IngramWisconsin Supreme Court · 1930
  4. Charolais Breeding Ranches, Ltd. v. WiegelWisconsin Supreme Court · 1979
  5. Matter of Disciplinary Proceedings Against NorlinWisconsin Supreme Court · 1981

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