How much should a family estate lawyer charge?

[magiclll2003]

The settlement for the estate total is $155K. From the $155K, $65K is the additional amount the layer was able to get for his client, $90K is not disputed and clearly written on the Will.

How much percent should the lawyer charge? Should his fee based on the $155K total or $65K the amount he got additionally for his client?
There is no payment agreement contract. This is in Bronx, NY.

 

[army judge]

The settlement for the estate total is $155K. From the $155K, $65K is the additional amount the layer was able to get for his client, $90K is not disputed and clearly written on the Will.

How much percent should the lawyer charge? Should his fee based on the $155K total or $65K the amount he got additionally for his client?
There is no payment agreement contract. This is in Bronx, NY.

You might get a more realistic answer by asking the Bronx County Bar Association.

The Bronx County Bar Association is located in the New York State Supreme Court Building at 851 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York 10451-2937, Room 124. The telephone number for our Referral Service is (718) 293-5600. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

They could give your more precise guidelines.

You do live a very expensive city, NY, NY.

My guess is between 30-40%, plus expenses.

NY may have a statutory cap on such fees.

So, here is the Bronx County Bar Association's website:

http://www.bronxbar.com/