N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-18-20
30.1-18-20. (3-720) Expenses in estate litigation
30.1-18-20. (3-720) Expenses in estate litigation
If any personal representative or person nominated as personal representative defends or
prosecutes any proceeding in good faith, whether successful or not, the personal representative
or nominee is entitled to receive from the estate necessary expenses and disbursements,
including reasonable attorney's fees incurred.