lawyer question...re: estates

[JenTay]

if i am the executrix of an estate, am i entitled to any consideration? i live in the fine state of NC

[rickg]

I should leave this to the legal-eagles here. But I'd say yes. My brother was the exec-whatever when my dad died in 2000, and he was even told by the probate attorney to keep track of his time, as well as expenses. He got an extra couple thou for his troubles(my brother, not the attorney )

[Honus]

Executrixes are generally entitled to compensation. If you were in Virginia, I would suggest that you call the Commissioner of Accounts for your county. I don't know what that office is called in N.C., but I am sure you have something similar. If you can't figure out who to call, then call the probate court and ask who is in charge of supervising probate estates. Whatever expenses the estate has, including your fee, will probably need to be approved by the Commissioner of Accounts or someone like that.

[Cap'n Carageous]

Originally posted by narwhal
No offense, but if you are asking this question, you need a lawyer to help you through the settling of the estate. Yes you are entitled to a fee, and some wills specify that fee.

Good advise, especially if there are multiple heirs. It's a good idea to probate the will if you think there will be ANY problems. I am the executor of my Dad's estate and I plan to charge the estate for mileage and three percent of the total value for my work, and believe me, there IS work!! Keep GOOD records and your lawyer's phone number handy.

[Cap'n Carageous]

Originally posted by narwhal
Somehow I knew one of your multiple personas was a lawyer!!!

What do you call a sunken ship with 2500 lawyers on board????
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A dang good start!!