My mother passed away on October 30, 2007. I have been having her estate handled by a law firm in Northville, Michigan.
I am the executor of the estate. The house was willed to me and have since received the deed. There is also money in trust. I am the family trustee and there is an attorney as the independent trustee.
I have received billing for services. The fees mostly handled by a paralegal of the firm I used to execute the estate are extraordinary. I believe there is an
excessive amount of bill padding.
Unfortunately, I paid the bill before realizing what I had done and the check has been cashed.
What can I do to recoup some of the losses to the estate for the exorbitant legal fees charged by this firm.

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Livonia, Michigan

Already Tried:
I have spoken to the paralegal and questioned the billing. I was met with excuses. "I don't have the bill in front of me. I am not the one who handles the billing for the firm." She offered to set up a phone appointment with attorney handling the matters for the estate. I accepted with the assurance from her that I would not be charged by him to discuss the billing. I need to know what questions to ask him what I can do to get satisfaction in the situation.