Sparks v. Allen

Opinion by

Judge PLANK.

This appeal concerns the construction of the will of Gladys H. Fryer and the allowance of attorney fees ordered by the probate court. Joyce A. Sparks and LaRue Heath, nieces and unnamed beneficiaries of the testatrix, appeal the probate court’s order construing the will pursuant to § 15-11-606(2), C.R.S. (1987 RepLVol. 6B). Margaret E. Allen and Evelyn Jordens, residuary beneficiaries under the will, cross-appeal the probate court’s order awarding attorney fees paid from the estate to Sparks and Heath. We affirm the probate court’s construction of the will and reverse…