Estate of Paul Strittmatter, PICS Case No. 10-3323 (C.P. Philadelphia Sept. 7, 2010)(Orphans’ Court) Herron, J. (10 pages).
Based on the record of services rendered, an attorney who served as administrator of the estate for which his law firm provided legal services was entitled to a reasonable commission earned as administrator. A fee of $70,000 was reasonable for legal services provided and a commission of $470,000 was reasonable compensation for the distinct services provided by the administrator.