In Re Estate of Geanangel

Gene Donofrio, Judge.

{¶ 1} Monty Geanangel, executor of the estate of Ruth M. Geanangel, deceased, appeals a decision of the Harrison County Common Pleas Court, Probate Division, removing him as executor of the estate and awarding attorney fees to Carole McCloy, a beneficiary who initiated the proceedings to have him removed as executor.

{¶ 2} Ruth M. Geanangel (“Ruth”) died testate on November 7, 1998. She was survived by her three sons, Monty Geanangel (“Monty”), Ivan Frank Geanangel (“Ivan”), Skipper L. Geanangel (“Skipper”), and one daughter, Carole McCloy (“Carole”). Monty, who was…