Q: An attorney was hired by a proposed PR, someone else was elected PR. Does the estate have to pay the attorney fees?
The attorney has made a claim against the estate, provided a brief description, no billing, no agreement, was not hired by the PR of the estate. Did not assist the PR of the estate. The PR appointed has not used anything from the attorney. What can be done to fight the attorney fees? What type of motion, order, etc. What needs to be filed with the court to object the claim? Is the estate better off paying than drowning in additional legal fees?
A:
Assuming the PR has an attorney (and if they don't they SHOULD!) the attorney hired can respond to the claim.
There are deadlines for responding to a claim so be sure you adhere to those deadlines and if you don't already have an attorney get one ASAP to insure you have time to object to the claim!
This is not an 'easy DIY' situation. You need representation!
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