Can a judge in a probate hearing rule that I pay for legal counsel that did not represent the estate or myself? Other heirs to the estate hired the lawyer to fight the executor over inappropriate handling of the estate. At the same time, the parties that hired the lawyer are not required to pay from their portion of the estate.
Answer
Under normal conditions and rules, a judge would not order someone to pay for an attorney who that person did not retain. So, there may be something missing here from your understanding or recitation of the pertinent facts. If the amount in question is substantial that you have to pay, you should seek legal counsel.
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