probate or no?

[BearSchlong 8136]

Just put down my retainer and signed with the probate lawyer.  Hopefully she gets things filed and we get a hearing date soon.

[TwiceHorn 31678]

Good luck with it, friend.  Should be no big deal.

In an odd way, going to court to acknowledge my parents' deaths was comforting, or closing.

[Pato del Muerto 52858]

‘Batin

[woohorn 1131]

Just put down my retainer and signed with the probate lawyer.  Hopefully she gets things filed and we get a hearing date soon.

Hopefully it was more of a fixed fee agreement rather that strictly a retainer.

We don't have to get into the "what should it cost" BS again, but...
I just paid probate attorney $4,400 in Harris County, but I don't expect to have to pay any additional fees. Couple MM estate with real estate.

[BearSchlong 8136]

My first cousin (an ADA) happened to dramatically outkick his coverage, marrying the best estate planning and probate lawyer in the region. I'm in good hands, no conflicts of interest, she agreed to take our case.