Lawyers fees

[Seanscott]

What is the name of your state? IN


My
father was killed 25 years ago. The lawyer that handled my father's estate took a percentage of the life insurance that my Father had. I have since heard that they are not allowed to do that. Is this true? If so, is there a statute of limitations on such?
Is there any thing that we can do about it now?

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by Seanscott
What is the name of your state? IN


My
father was killed 25 years ago. The lawyer that handled my father's estate took a percentage of the life insurance that my Father had. I have since heard that they are not allowed to do that. Is this true? If so, is there a statute of limitations on such?
Is there any thing that we can do about it now?

My response:

Assuming your facts are true and correct, you can believe that any applicable Statute of Limitations has expired long ago, thus barring your family members from taking any action.

IAAL

[Seanscott]

Is it true though? I had assumed that there probably wasn't anything that could be done, I don't even know if the Attorny is still alive, but I was just wondering if what I heard was true, even 25 years ago.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

Originally posted by Seanscott
Is it true though? I had assumed that there probably wasn't anything that could be done, I don't even know if the Attorny is still alive, but I was just wondering if what I heard was true, even 25 years ago.

My response:

The lawyer, obviously, had to be paid. Money is fungible. So, what does it matter where the money to pay him came from?

It's a moot point.

IAAL

[Seanscott]

Apparently you are not getting the question or you just don't know, I am asking if lawyers are allowed to take a percentage of life insurance policies or not? And beleive me he was paid. I really did not care that much I just was curious if this was a fairly new law or if it had been around for a while. I was fifteen when my father was killed in a freak accident at his place of employment, I did not know anything about the estate and the legalities that surrounded it. I am just curious and trying to figure a few things out. I am not trying to go back in time and exact revenge.