Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Mississippi

Re: Legal Fees Mississippi

The court will consider the fees and if they fall within the range of what the court considers reasonable based on its experience there will probably not be a close review. Based on your description, the fees are high and invite scrutiny. If somebody objects to the fees, contact the attorney for an itemized invoice or statement and if there is something that can't be resolved, arrange for a hearing by the court.

Re: Legal Fees Mississippi

The fees must be reasonable and can be approved by the judge if he/she feels that the fees are reasonable. If you are an heir to or beneficiary of the estate, you have standing to object to the fees and can file an objection with the court. The attorneys can also be made to justify their bills, providing time, etc. Many people often accuse attorneys of "doing nothing," but are unaware of all of the work they do or time that is spent behind the scenes doing things that the client never actually sees. Thus, while the bills may seem high, based on what the attorneys produce, they may be justified.