Mathews v. Williams

HAWKINS, Chief Justice,

for the Court:

Dan Mathews has appealed the order of the chancery court of the second judicial district of Hinds County removing him as conservator of the estate of Frances W. Mathews and awarding attorneys’ fees to petitioner’s counsel.

We affirm his removal, remand for proceedings, and reverse the award of attorneys’ fees.

FACTS

Andrew Mathews died December 23, 1985. His sole heir is his widow, Frances W. Mathews. Mrs. Mathews was advanced in age, and on November 19, 1986, pursuant to a petition filed by her, and her husband’s nephews Joe P. and Dan Mathews, a decree was…