Probate Code Section 16247 So Authorizes.
Although published on other issues, Manson v. Shepherd, Case No. H034019 (6th Dist. filed Sept. 3, 2010, ordered partially published Sept. 30, 2010, fee award discussion unpublished), reminds probate practitioners representing trustees to invoke Probate Code section 16247 for obtaining reimbursement of attorney’s fees for trust administration work. Those fees will be paid from the trust if so ordered by the probate court. (Kasperbauer v. Fairfield, 171 Cal.App.4th 229, 235 (2009).) Also, lower court decisions approving such payments are generally reviewed under the abuse of discretion standard of review. (Donahue v. Donahue, 182 Cal.App.4th 259, 268 (2010).)
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