No I think that any loophole that might have allowed your mom into the estate was closed in 2004. If there is a case though, the lawyer can take his cut from the estate. Otherwise you will be paying him simply as your representative.

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tell me that means I don't need 5grand to hire a lawyer? is that what your saying?? they will get paid after this is over from the estate. this is just getting crazy over here at my house tonight,, let me tell you guys that, LOL so you think this will could still be valid even after the divorce 40 years ago