By Walter F. Roche Jr.
A Nashville probate judge has approved an additional $144,132.25 in legal and accounting fees incurred in the estate of Glenn Campbell, the fames singer and songwriter who died in 2017 after a long illness.
Judge David "Randy" Kennedy approved the fees this week in Davidson Probate Court. Legal fees totaling $124,804.75 were allowed for the Greenberg Traurig law firm. While accounting fees totaling $19,327 were approved for Gursey Schneider.
Both firms have longtime ties to Campbell.
The legal fees related to research on entertainment and intellectual property issues. The bulk of the fees will go to Jay Cooper, who billed at the rate of $1,100 per hour. His firm has been paid over $500,000 thus far.
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Thursday, May 19, 2022
Wednesday, April 20, 2022
More Fees Sought In Campbell Estate
By Walter F. Roche Jr
Attorneys for the estate of famed singer Glenn Campbell are seeking approval for the payment of an additional $144,132 in legal and accounting fees, pushing the total in those two categories in the case to more than $800,000.
The additional legal fees will go to Greenberg Traurig Law, where the lead lawyer in the case, Jay Cooper, is being paid in excess of $1,100 per hour. A total of $124,804 is being sought for the California law firm.
Cooper was a longtime friend of the singer who died in 2017. Thus far the GT law firm has collected over $500,000 in fees and expenses.
The accounting fees totaling $19,327 will go to Gursey Schneider LLP, which also has longterm ties to Campbell.
Campbell died in 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers disease.
In the filing by attorney Carol Wenzel she wrote that all the fees were for the benefit of the estate and were consistent with fees earned by comparable firms.
She said Cooper's fees concerned legal advice on "various royalties" and rights.
He (Cooper) provided necessary legal services on the "transfer and/or termination of Mr. Campbell's royalty, copyright and trademark interests," the filing states.
A detailed description of the fees was heavily redacted with such details as the subject of telephone calls blanked out.
In the filing estate attorneys stated that an unredacted version of the billing statements would be provided "in camera" if the judge in the case should request it. Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy is hearing the case.
If the fees are contested, a hearing will be held May 6 at 10:30 a.m.
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Attorneys for the estate of famed singer Glenn Campbell are seeking approval for the payment of an additional $144,132 in legal and accounting fees, pushing the total in those two categories in the case to more than $800,000.
The additional legal fees will go to Greenberg Traurig Law, where the lead lawyer in the case, Jay Cooper, is being paid in excess of $1,100 per hour. A total of $124,804 is being sought for the California law firm.
Cooper was a longtime friend of the singer who died in 2017. Thus far the GT law firm has collected over $500,000 in fees and expenses.
The accounting fees totaling $19,327 will go to Gursey Schneider LLP, which also has longterm ties to Campbell.
Campbell died in 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers disease.
In the filing by attorney Carol Wenzel she wrote that all the fees were for the benefit of the estate and were consistent with fees earned by comparable firms.
She said Cooper's fees concerned legal advice on "various royalties" and rights.
He (Cooper) provided necessary legal services on the "transfer and/or termination of Mr. Campbell's royalty, copyright and trademark interests," the filing states.
A detailed description of the fees was heavily redacted with such details as the subject of telephone calls blanked out.
In the filing estate attorneys stated that an unredacted version of the billing statements would be provided "in camera" if the judge in the case should request it. Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy is hearing the case.
If the fees are contested, a hearing will be held May 6 at 10:30 a.m.
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Thursday, March 17, 2022
Campbell Estate Assets Go to Family Trust
By Walter F. Roche Jr.
All of the assets from`the estate of Glen Campbell will go to a family trust, according to a three-page status report filed this week in probate court in Nashville.
The status report was filed in behalf of Kimberly Campbell, the late singer's widow and the executor of his estate.
The report was filed just days after an official of the Davidson Probate Court filed notice that the report was due. According to the filing the estate is expected to be closed sometime within the next year.
The report, like previous filings since the estate was established gives no details on the size or value of the estate. Campbell died in 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers disease.
According to the report, tasks that remain to be completed before the closing include payment of state and federal taxes along with expenses incurred since the estate was established.
The filing states that the remaining assets will be distributed to the Campbell Family Trust.
A few details of the estate assets were disclosed when three of Campbell's children challenged the will's authenticity. The three, who had specifcally been excluded from any inheritance, eventually dropped the challenge.
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All of the assets from`the estate of Glen Campbell will go to a family trust, according to a three-page status report filed this week in probate court in Nashville.
The status report was filed in behalf of Kimberly Campbell, the late singer's widow and the executor of his estate.
The report was filed just days after an official of the Davidson Probate Court filed notice that the report was due. According to the filing the estate is expected to be closed sometime within the next year.
The report, like previous filings since the estate was established gives no details on the size or value of the estate. Campbell died in 2017 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimers disease.
According to the report, tasks that remain to be completed before the closing include payment of state and federal taxes along with expenses incurred since the estate was established.
The filing states that the remaining assets will be distributed to the Campbell Family Trust.
A few details of the estate assets were disclosed when three of Campbell's children challenged the will's authenticity. The three, who had specifcally been excluded from any inheritance, eventually dropped the challenge.
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Friday, January 28, 2022
Campbell Widow Drops Nearly $1 Million in Fees
By Walter F. Roche Jr.
The widow of Glen Campbell has withdrawn nearly $1 million in claims she had filed against his estate including $447,214 in expenses incurred in providing needed care during his bout with Alzheimer's Disease.
In a brief filing today in Davidson Probate Court in Nashville, lawyers for Kimberly Cambell offered no explanation for the withdrawals.
In addition to the medical and caregiver expenses Kimberly Campbell also withdrew claims for $175,771 in legal expenses, $301,408 in expenses incurred in the sale of a California residence/recording studio and $14,246 in insurance related fees.
Some of the expenses had previously been contested,but nonetheless approved by Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy.
The late singer died in August of 2017 after his long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
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The widow of Glen Campbell has withdrawn nearly $1 million in claims she had filed against his estate including $447,214 in expenses incurred in providing needed care during his bout with Alzheimer's Disease.
In a brief filing today in Davidson Probate Court in Nashville, lawyers for Kimberly Cambell offered no explanation for the withdrawals.
In addition to the medical and caregiver expenses Kimberly Campbell also withdrew claims for $175,771 in legal expenses, $301,408 in expenses incurred in the sale of a California residence/recording studio and $14,246 in insurance related fees.
Some of the expenses had previously been contested,but nonetheless approved by Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy.
The late singer died in August of 2017 after his long battle with Alzheimer's Disease.
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Friday, November 5, 2021
Campbell Estate Fees Near $500,000
By Walter F. Roche Jr.
A Tennessee judge has approved another $61,462.50 in fees to the law firm representing the estate of Glen Campbell, pushing the total of fees to the firm to more than $400,000.
Davidson Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy this week approved the payment to Sherrard Roe Voigt and Harbison. The payment had been requested by Kimberly Campbell,the late singer's widow and the executor of his estate.
"Given the circumstances of this case, the time records and requested fees and expenses of $62,333.55 are reasonable and appropriate in these proceedings," Kennedy wrote in the brief order.
The $428,997 collected so far by the Sherrard firm includes $123,888 in fees and $5,341 in expenses the firm was paid separately for legal work when three of Campbell's children contested the will filed by Kimberly Campbell. The challenge was ultimately dropped.
In addition to the Sherrard fees the late singer's estate has recently paid $194,488 in fees to the Greeenberg Traurig law for work on royalties and related issues.
Greenberg lawyer Jay Cooper has billed at a rate of up to $1,120 per hour.
Accounting fees of $92,898 were also recently approved.
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A Tennessee judge has approved another $61,462.50 in fees to the law firm representing the estate of Glen Campbell, pushing the total of fees to the firm to more than $400,000.
Davidson Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy this week approved the payment to Sherrard Roe Voigt and Harbison. The payment had been requested by Kimberly Campbell,the late singer's widow and the executor of his estate.
"Given the circumstances of this case, the time records and requested fees and expenses of $62,333.55 are reasonable and appropriate in these proceedings," Kennedy wrote in the brief order.
The $428,997 collected so far by the Sherrard firm includes $123,888 in fees and $5,341 in expenses the firm was paid separately for legal work when three of Campbell's children contested the will filed by Kimberly Campbell. The challenge was ultimately dropped.
In addition to the Sherrard fees the late singer's estate has recently paid $194,488 in fees to the Greeenberg Traurig law for work on royalties and related issues.
Greenberg lawyer Jay Cooper has billed at a rate of up to $1,120 per hour.
Accounting fees of $92,898 were also recently approved.
Contact: wfrochejr999@gmail.com
Monday, October 11, 2021
Campbell Estate Law Firm Seeks $62,333 in Fees
By Walter F. Roche Jr.
The law firm representing the estate of Glenn Campbell is seeking another $62,333.55 in fees pushing the total billed thus far by the Nashville firm to $305,284.29.
The fee request for the firm of Sherrard Roe Voight and Harbison was submitted to the Davidson Probate Court by Kimberly Campbell, the late singer's widow and the executor of his estate. If interested parties object, a hearing will be held on Oct. 29 before Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy.
The largest share of that bill is earmarked for Carolyn Schott who billed for $36,237 at her hourly rate of $470. The highest hourly rate, $725, was billed for William Harbison. The billings cover services provided between Nov. 1, 2020 and Sept. 23 of this year.
The eight-page itemized list attached to the motion refers only in legal shorthand to the subject matter of the charges.
The firm also billed for legal research on "sealed files."
A March 23 item for $423 states, "Review information related to stock transfer."
A March 12 entry for $217.50 states "Review receipt and plan for delivering assets to Horton Frank." Frank represents Debbie Campbell Cloyd, one of Campbell's children.
And an April 28 entry for $188 states "Meeting with Horton Frank to deliver tangible personal property."
The firm also billed for correspondence with California lawyer Jay Cooper, who also has billed the estate for work on intellectual property, royalty rights and related issues. Payment of $194,488 to Cooper's law firm, Greenberg Traurig, was approved in May.
Also recently approved was an $92,898 accounting fee to Gursey Schneider, Both the accounting firm and Cooper had done work for Campbell prior to his 2017 death.
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The law firm representing the estate of Glenn Campbell is seeking another $62,333.55 in fees pushing the total billed thus far by the Nashville firm to $305,284.29.
The fee request for the firm of Sherrard Roe Voight and Harbison was submitted to the Davidson Probate Court by Kimberly Campbell, the late singer's widow and the executor of his estate. If interested parties object, a hearing will be held on Oct. 29 before Probate Judge David "Randy" Kennedy.
The largest share of that bill is earmarked for Carolyn Schott who billed for $36,237 at her hourly rate of $470. The highest hourly rate, $725, was billed for William Harbison. The billings cover services provided between Nov. 1, 2020 and Sept. 23 of this year.
The eight-page itemized list attached to the motion refers only in legal shorthand to the subject matter of the charges.
The firm also billed for legal research on "sealed files."
A March 23 item for $423 states, "Review information related to stock transfer."
A March 12 entry for $217.50 states "Review receipt and plan for delivering assets to Horton Frank." Frank represents Debbie Campbell Cloyd, one of Campbell's children.
And an April 28 entry for $188 states "Meeting with Horton Frank to deliver tangible personal property."
The firm also billed for correspondence with California lawyer Jay Cooper, who also has billed the estate for work on intellectual property, royalty rights and related issues. Payment of $194,488 to Cooper's law firm, Greenberg Traurig, was approved in May.
Also recently approved was an $92,898 accounting fee to Gursey Schneider, Both the accounting firm and Cooper had done work for Campbell prior to his 2017 death.
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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
More Campbell Estate Fees Approved
By Walter F. Roche Jr.
Yet another set of fees for the estate of Glen Campbell have been approved by a Davidson County probate judge.
Judge David "Randy" Kennedy today approved accounting fees of $92,898 to the firm of Gursey Schneider, a company with long term ties to the late singer.
The approval comes less than a month after Kennedy approved $191,200 in additional legal fees to the Greenberg Traurig law firm.
Jay L. Cooper, the lead attorney on the estate work also has longtime ties to Campbell. His fees have ranged up to $1,120 per hour.The firm's charges related to work on intellectual property issues.
In approving the accounting fees Kennedy wrote that the services were "necessary and beneficial" to the estate. He added that the "circumstances of the case and complex accounting" issues justified the fees.
With previously approved payments the accounting firm has collected a little over $185,000 for work on the late singer's estate.
Campbell died in 2017 following a long time battle with Alzheimer's disease. His will was disputed by three of his children, but they ultimately dropped that challenge.
Contact: wfrochejr9999@gmail.com
Yet another set of fees for the estate of Glen Campbell have been approved by a Davidson County probate judge.
Judge David "Randy" Kennedy today approved accounting fees of $92,898 to the firm of Gursey Schneider, a company with long term ties to the late singer.
The approval comes less than a month after Kennedy approved $191,200 in additional legal fees to the Greenberg Traurig law firm.
Jay L. Cooper, the lead attorney on the estate work also has longtime ties to Campbell. His fees have ranged up to $1,120 per hour.The firm's charges related to work on intellectual property issues.
In approving the accounting fees Kennedy wrote that the services were "necessary and beneficial" to the estate. He added that the "circumstances of the case and complex accounting" issues justified the fees.
With previously approved payments the accounting firm has collected a little over $185,000 for work on the late singer's estate.
Campbell died in 2017 following a long time battle with Alzheimer's disease. His will was disputed by three of his children, but they ultimately dropped that challenge.
Contact: wfrochejr9999@gmail.com
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