Legal Question in Intellectual Property in Georgia

Inheritance property

My Family was left property by my Grandmother-- The Grandchildren have a lawsuit. My Question is ''Is it legal to hire an attorney on a Contingency basis? My cousin says this is illegal and unethical. who is right? My cousin says all the property belongs to him, and he is having to pay his attorney. we got one on a percentage basis Thank you


Asked on 9/11/05, 9:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Justin Lampel Lampel & Associates, P.C.

Re: Inheritance property

In most states, you cannot hire an attorney on contingency for criminal defense matters. Some state have restrictions on contingency for family matters (divorce/custody). I have never heard of there being a problem with a contingency for a probate matter.

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Answered on 9/11/05, 10:28 pm


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