Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Massachusetts
legal fee dispute 2
I've been working with a paralegal
assigned to me through an attorney's
office to get authorized as executrix of
my grandmother's estate. She
originally quoted me $1000, but the
final bill is $3000. Is she allowed to
charge more than she quoted, and if
not, what can I do since it was a
verbal quote?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: legal fee dispute 2
It sounds like the paralegal is working under the direction of a lawyer. Your dispute is with the lawyer not the paralegal. Hopefully, the fee agreement is in writing and spells out the nature of the fee: hourly, flat fee, or some other basis. In addition to the requirements of the fee agreement, the fee must be reasonable under all circumstances. As you indicate a verbal quote, you need to examine the bill to determine the nature of the billing and the work done. You should have received periodic billings.
: legal fee dispute 2
There is not enough information.
As a first matter, this seems somewhat high just for the appointment alone without any other work; unless there are complications which existed.
I would suggest that you contact the attorney, and discuss this.
If you have any questions contact me
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