Opinion ID: 4557505
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Heading Rank: 2

Heading: standard of review

Text: [1] Appeals of matters arising under the Nebraska Probate Code, Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 30-2201 through 30-2902 (Reissue 2016, Cum. Supp. 2018 & Supp. 2019), are reviewed for error on the record. 1 When reviewing a judgment for errors on the record, the inquiry is whether the decision conforms to the law, is supported by competent evidence, and is neither arbitrary, capricious, nor unreasonable. 2 [2] Ordinarily, the fixing of reasonable compensation, fees, and expenses, pursuant to § 30-2480, governing compensation of personal representatives; § 30-2481, governing expenses in estate litigation; and § 30-2482, governing compensation of personal representatives and employees of the estate, is within the sound discretion of the county court. 3 [3] Statutory interpretation is a question of law, which an appellate court resolves independently of the trial court. 4