Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children v. United Bank of Denver

Opinion by

Judge ROTHENBERG.

Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children appeals the probate court’s order finding that attorney fees incurred by United Bank of Denver, as personal representative, were reasonable and were properly paid from the estate. United Bank cross-appeals the probate court’s order awarding certain stock to Shriners Hospitals. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand with directions.

In November 1982, Ruth B. Holmes executed a will which included the following specific bequest:

“I give and bequeath my 180 shares of Union Pacific Corporation stock and my 124 shares of…