Miller v. Kellstedt

This cause arose out of probate proceedings upon the demise of Eleanor Jane Miller, who died testate on May 17, 1986. The surviving spouse and executor of her will, Lyle Blaine Miller, was represented by Attorney James R Kellstedt in the probate matter. Upon preparation of the final accounting, Miller refused to pay Kellstedt’s fees and costs, which he claimed in the amount of $2,451.50 After a hearing on Kellstedt’s petition for fees and costs the circuit court of Tazewell County entered judgment for Kellstedt in the amount of $989. The court further ordered Kellstedt to turn over certain…