Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Ohio
Maximum amount charge for probate.
My sister died in Monroe County, MI. She had no will. My niece hired an attorney in Lucas County, OH since she's on the line of OH. What is the maximum amount attorney can charge for probate and getting my niece power of attorney. I know it's the percentage of what the estate is worth.
Thank You.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Maximum amount charge for probate.
By Michigan Supreme Court rule, attorneys representing a Michigan estate fiduciary may not charge a percentage of the estate. Work must be done on an hourly basis with an itemizewd bill. The attorney should have a fee agreement with the client spelling out the details.
Re: Maximum amount charge for probate.
You should be very cautious of attorneys who charge a percentage of the estate. The more ethical thing to do is to charge the client per hour. It seems a bit unethical to charge a percentage of the estate. The probate court in that particular county can let you know if they allow that. I would be happy to help you, I charge 100 per hour.
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