What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Louisiana
My brother and I just settled with my father and two insurance companies. It was a very complicated inheritance case dealing with my deceased mother. Due to forced heirship rules, my brother gets 3/4 of the award and I only get 1/4. We are about to be issued the check.
I thought he should have to pay 3/4 of the fees since he is getting 3/4 of the money, but of course he thinks it should be 50/50. How is this usually handled? I don't see how logically my argument is wrong, and I think you should pay in accordance with the portion of the award you received.
Please help settle this dispute.
My brother and I just settled with my father and two insurance companies. It was a very complicated inheritance case dealing with my deceased mother. Due to forced heirship rules, my brother gets 3/4 of the award and I only get 1/4. We are about to be issued the check.
I thought he should have to pay 3/4 of the fees since he is getting 3/4 of the money, but of course he thinks it should be 50/50. How is this usually handled? I don't see how logically my argument is wrong, and I think you should pay in accordance with the portion of the award you received.
Please help settle this dispute.