Kernrechtsfrage
Whether the refusal of free legal representation in the cantonal proceedings was lawful.
Extrahierter Entscheid
The refusal was upheld because the insured had not shown neediness; the value and encumbrance of the property made further mortgage financing for legal fees plausible.
Extrahierte Begründung
Neediness under Art. 61 lit. f ATSG must be assessed on the full financial situation. The court found that the property value was not shown to be too low, that additional mortgage credit had already been granted, and that an increase for legal costs was not ruled out.