In the case of the paralegal in the UK that wound up my Mother's estate yes. She said the whole process would take about 6 months. By Xmas it was not finished but she sent my sister and I a significant advance. A month later we got the balance.
I thought that was very thoughtful so I sent her enough pounds so that would give her and her GF a nice meal.
If it was a lawyer doing the work likely not as they charge more. Looks had nothing to do with it but she was good looking!