[WSBAPT] query re reasonable estate fees

[Marsha Hudson]

I agree with Bryce.  The hourly rate may be reasonable, depends on the PR’s
expertise, if any particular expertise is needed.  That’s a little higher
than I would typically see in King County for an estate that does not
require any particular knowledge or experience.  But both the PR and the
attorney should provide a detailed, contemporaneous fee statement.  Those
attorney’s fees seem high to me, without more information.



Marsha



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*From:* wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:
wsbapt-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com] *On Behalf Of *Bryce Dille
*Sent:* Thursday, July 15, 2021 11:06 AM
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*Subject:* Re: [WSBAPT] query re reasonable estate fees



I don’t think the hourly rate is out of line but the amount of time spent
needs to be justified also the attys fees requested need to be justified as
well.



Bryce H. Dille

Dille Law, PLLC

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Olympia, WA 98502

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*Sent:* Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:51 AM
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*Subject:* [WSBAPT] query re reasonable estate fees



Pierce County testate estate with no creditor claims includes a house (no
mortgage), a car (fully paid for), a checking and a savings account. There
is one heir, who is not the PR. Estate attorney fees are over $13k (costs
NOT included) and PR wants $75 an hour for 42.5 hours work. This seems
unreasonable to me but I’ve not challenged estate attorney fee or PR fee
for a while. Any thoughts appreciated.



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Campbell Barnett PLLC

P: 253.848.3513| F: 253.845.4941

317 South Meridian

Puyallup, WA 98371

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