In re the Estate of Hjersted

Greene, J.:

Maryam Hjersted, surviving spouse of Norman B. Hjersted, petitioned under K.S.A. 59-6a201 to take her spousal elective share of tire augmented estate, thus triggering contentious and complex litigation with her stepson and executor, Lawrence Hjersted, regarding valuation of uncompensated nonprobate transfers to Lawrence and to Norman’s trust, as well as related issues. Maryam appeals several orders of the district court, including (i) the award of $100,000 as executor fee; (ii) the award of $284,330 as executor expenses and attorney fees and costs; and (iii) the reduction by…