Trusts and Estates — attorney fees

By: WISCONSIN LAW JOURNAL STAFF//December 8, 2011//

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Trusts and Estates — attorney fees

The Estate of Earl Lanzendorf and Timothy Lanzendorf, the personal representative of the Estate, appeal an order awarding attorney fees to Karen Shaw under Wis. Stat. § 879.37 (2009-10).[1] The Estate contends that the underlying litigation for which Shaw received attorney fees is not a matter for which fees may be awarded under § 879.37 because it did not concern a contest over the will. The Estate also argues that the amount of attorney fees awarded to Shaw was unreasonable because the litigation efforts did not enhance the Estate. We disagree with both arguments and affirm. Not recommended for publication in the official reports.

2010AP1522 In re the estate of Earl Lazendorf vs. Shaw

Dist IV, Columbia County, White, j., Sherman, J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Pfeil, Todd M., Black Earth; Millonzi, Kay A., Black Earth; For Respondent: Walsh, Adam, Sun Prairie

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