Short answer: compliant lawyers place client advances for government/third-party fees in a trust account, separate from firm fees. Asking where money sits is reasonable.
Client Trust Accounts
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Government and third-party fees should sit in trust, separate from earned fees.
FAQ
Legal fees in trust too?
Earned fees follow different local rules.
Request an accounting?
Yes.
If misused?
Complain to the lawyer regulator.