Hourly rates are going to vary widely - I'd say anywhere from about $150 to about $400. If you truly just have a few questions, I would suggest...

Can i settle with the irs for a smaller amount?

The NC Unauthorized Substance Tax is levied by the NC Department of Revenue, not the IRS. Unfortunately, for you, the NCDOR is much more...

What is the most cost effective way and how do I submit a petition to bring the small house into the small estate?

If the costs of administration and other debts of the estate (none related to the house post-death) exceed the other available assets, then you can...

If land is involved, does the executor or co-executors have sole authority to sell or not?

The facts are not entirely clear from your question, so I'm going to attempt to answer your concerns via bullet points: 1) If your mother is...

Can you take off more than $3500.00 for funeral expense in N.C. in a simple estate

The first $3,500 has priority of payment - meaning that it gets paid first, before any other creditors. The remainder of the bill is equivalent...

Does an inherited estate of a minor have to remain within the courts?

It all depends on how the money was left to her, and the terms used to leave it to her. First, you should know that you are not guaranteed to be...

As a co-administrator I need to obtain a lawyer with a reasonable fee due to the way I plan on handling my 50%? How to do that?

From your comments it sounds like your father legally owned the properties in question when he died; which makes them property that is to be...

Is the NC Widow's Allowance Taxable?

Property received as an inheritance is not taxable. So no, she would not be taxed on assets received as part of the widow's allowance.

Is there any way to compel the bank which manages my deceased father's 40l(k) plan to tell me the amount in his account?

First, I would just like to clarify for you that any of his assets, even those with beneficiary designations or pay on death provisions, are...

Who sends the wills to a deceased persons daughter?

He is under no obligation to send you a copy of the Will. I would suggest that you visit the Estates Division of the Clerk of Court's office in...