[WSBAPT] contingency fee on probate

[Eric Nelsen]

Yes it's generally allowed. The only type of cases I'm aware of where contingency is strictly prohibited are in divorce and criminal defense; see RPC 1.5<http://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=ga&set=RPC&ruleid=garpc1.05>(c) and (d). Contingent fees are of course subject to the same rules governing reasonableness of the fee, RPC 1.5(a), and rules governing entering into business with a client or advancing or guaranteeing some types of financial assistance to a client, RPC 1.8<http://www.courts.wa.gov/court_rules/?fa=court_rules.display&group=ga&set=RPC&ruleid=garpc1.08>.

Sincerely,

Eric

Eric C. Nelsen
SAYRE LAW OFFICES, PLLC
1417 31st Ave South
Seattle WA  98144-3909
phone 206-625-0092
fax 206-625-9040

From: wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] On Behalf Of Kim Hammit
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Subject: [WSBAPT] contingency fee on probate

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 heir) allowed?


Kimberly S. Hammit
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