Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

Estate /Probate settlement fees

How are fees typically charged for settling an intestate estate? Does the lawyer charge a flat fee, a percentage of the estate, or do they bill hourly?


Asked on 3/24/08, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC

Re: Estate /Probate settlement fees

In New Jersey, lawyers should not bill on the basis of a percentage of the estate. Typically, most estates are either billed on a flat fee or more commonly, on an hourly basis.

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Answered on 3/25/08, 1:09 pm


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