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They do not pay the estate attorney's fees, the estate does. If they hire their own attorney, yes, they have to pay them.
No. Attorney's fees are only awarded in certain cases.
innocent or guilty. innocent there are no re-percussions. guilty you will have to pay the debt for what you are being sued for. you may also be ordered to pay court costs and attorney fees.
In Nevada you need to financially prove to the court that you cannot afford to hire an attorney. If you do get approved for a court appointed attorney, you still have to pay attorney fees at a low monthly payment. I'm not sure if it is the same in Missouri.
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You get to make the decision, not the attorney. You are going to have to pay the fees to the attorney.
Your counter-suit can include a clause that requires him to pay your attorneys fees AFTER the case has been concluded. However, during the proceedings he cannot engage an attorney for you and pay his fees due to the conflict of interest that it causes.
Attorney fees should be included in the terms of the lawsuit judgment.
In my case, no, in the state of Missouri.
this is completely at the discretion of the attorney who is handling the case.
Yes, you still have to pay for their time and possible filling fees.
You will pay income taxes on all income, including fees your earned. You would not pay inheritance tax on that amount. It would be a good idea to consult a probate attorney in your state.