In re Theobald

This case arises from a dispute among the surviving relatives of Raymond E. Theobald ("Mr. Theobald") concerning the allocation of settlement proceeds from wrongful death and survival claims filed by an attorney on their behalf. Emily T. Walet, Lucy E. Theobald, and Dean R. Theobald appeal a September 26, 2017 judgment of the trial court that dispersed and divided equally among six legatees of Mr. *963Theobald's last will and testament the funds from the net proceeds of the settlement. For the following reasons, we reverse the judgment of the trial court and render judgment in favor of the…