Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas

Estate/Probate

Is an estate charged attorney fees when an heir contacts that attorney for information?


Asked on 7/30/08, 4:36 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Donald McLeaish McLeaish&Associates;, P.C.

Re: Estate/Probate

Lawyers must talk to all who call when representing an entity such as an estate..and his client must pay the bill...

Read more
Answered on 7/30/08, 4:56 pm
Nicholas Dupre Stone and Associates, LLP

Re: Estate/Probate

It depends on the length and nature of the conversation, but generally, yes, the estate is potentially liable for any time an attorney spends on a particular estate.

Read more
Answered on 7/30/08, 5:08 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Probate, Trusts, Wills & Estates questions and answers in Texas