litigation expenses

litigation expenses
A reasonable attorney's fee incurred in any necessary litigation and all other necessary expenses incurred by the personal representative of a decedent or other fiduciary in litigation for the benefit of the estate. 21 Am J2d Ex & Ad § 545. See allowance; attorney's fee; costs; suit money.

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