[WSBAPT] contingency fee on probate

[Christopher Small]

If you are representing an heir in the context of getting assets they think
are theirs (a will contest for example) not only do I think it's allowed, I
know people that have done it.

It is very similar to the personal injury world in that there is some
inherent risk associated with taking a case like that. If the person would
prefer to pay you only if they prevail, and they are willing to pay a
premium for shifting that risk, and your analysis tells you the case is a
good one, then go for it.

Cheers,

Christopher Small
CMS Law Firm LLC <http://cmslawfirm.com>
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Kirkland, WA 98033
206.659.1512


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On Wed, Sep 12, 2018 at 8:42 AM, Kim Hammit <kim at gsjoneslaw.com> wrote:

> I’m not sure if my message yesterday posted so I apologize if this is
> duplicative.  Are contingency fees in a probate (context is representing an
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