In re the Estate of Moore

HUDSON, Judge.

Benjamin S. Moore (“executor”), executor of the estate of Robert L. Moore, Jr., deceased (“decedent”), appeals an award of commissions to Decedent’s guardian. Executor argues (1) that the order violates the statute governing commissions for guardians; and (2) even if the order did not violate the governing statutes, the court should not have allowed the entire commission in the year of sale. We agree that the order is contrary to the statute and reverse.

BACKGROUND

Mr. Robert L. Moore, Jr. accumulated substantial real estate holdings during his lifetime. In his later years, he…