Legal Question in Family Law in Connecticut
Estate Planning
What should the typical attorney fees be to handle an estate after the person dies?
Asked on 4/11/03, 11:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
John Heffernan
Heffernan Legal Group, LLP
Re: Estate Planning
It depends entirely on the size and complexity of the estate. If the estate involves real estate, brokerage accounts, bank accounts, retirement accounts and a large number of beneficiaries, and perhaps has to file both a state and a federal tax return, it can get pricey. Usually not more than 5% of the gross estate, though. It's usually billed on an hourly basis, with $200/hour fairly predictable.
Answered on 4/14/03, 10:46 am