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When she passed away, the attorney for her estate charged, I think, $6K.
When her estate was settled, there was about $1,300 left to pay him. I
asked him whether, since her affairs were in good order and required
little attorney time, would he forgive the remainder of his tab. He did
so.

I cannot imagine needing $6000 in lawyer costs unless it was a huge or
complicated estate. Or a shady lawyer taking advantage of a situation.

Maybe we've just been lucky, but neither my wife no my family has never
argued over what little estate there was amongst parents. I guess modest
means has some advantages.