Thursday, May 19, 2011 NEET Tips
NEET Tips answers questions posed by visitors to the NEET website
How is an attorney paid for probating an estate in Vermont?
Attorneys who engage in probate work in Vermont typically charge by the hour. How much an attorney charges is up to the attorney, but limited by what’s considered reasonable for the work performed. The Vermont Rules of Professional Conduct provide some guidelines for what is “reasonable,” including: (1) the time and labor required, (2) whether taking on the case will preclude taking on other work, (3) fees customarily charged for similar legal services in the area, (4) the amount of money involved and the results obtained, (5) time limitations imposed by the client, (6) the nature and length of the attorney/client relationship, (7) the attorney’s experience and reputation, and (8) whether the fee is fixed or contingent. |