Greenberg v. Van Dam

Barry Greenberg and his counsel, Thomas D. Lardin, appeal from a final order *811awarding attorney’s fees pursuant to section 57.105, Florida Statutes (1999). Evelyn Van Dam cross-appeals from the denial of an award of a bonus fee. We reverse the award of fees and affirm the denial of a bonus fee.

Fulton Greenberg and his wife, Hor-tence Greenberg had two children, Barry Greenberg and Evelyn Van Dam. The Greenbergs executed wills on August 25, 1988, and the principal beneficiary under both of their wills was Barry Greenberg. Hortence died in 1996 and subsequently Fulton’s health deteriorated. He…