IS IT LEGAL TO ASK FOR 3% OF ESTATE AND ALSO $25 AN HOUR TO SERVE AS EXECUTOR IN AZ?

You can "ASK" for anything and if you object to the fee you can obtain attorney to advise you on how to proceed. In Florida-the recommended...

Is it necessary to probate a will if the beneficiary is the spouse and the estate is under a certain value?

NO

Co-trustee means you both have to sign and agree unless the trust provides otherwise. Sole trustee allows trustee to make decisions and being...

You can remain trustee and brace yourself for a possible challenge. You could accept a successor trustee if she is mentally competent to change...

My mother passed away last year, Is there any way I can become executor or legal representative even though she has passed? It

Yes-assuming she did not have a will naming someone-the majority of her children can agree upon you as the personal representative and have an...

My mother passed away and left us two lots in Punta Gorda. What do we need to do to have the deeds put in our name?

Assuming your mother was a Florida resident-the cost of the probate will be based on a per hour charge or a flat fee or % of estate. For...

What does it take to set up a trust account? My parents are in their early 80's and we want to help them protect their money.

Meet with estate planning/elder law attorney to discuss the options availible and to get the documents done. Assets can be shifted into...

How do I get power of attorney of my deceased parents estate

If a will has nor been filed-you should see a local attorney to start a probate proceeding without a will. The appointed Personal Representative...

How to handle a check made out to "estate of ____" when not probating estate.

As the other attorneys have stated-it depends on the amount of check as to what type of probate has to be opened. Many attorneys will give you a...

Real Property in a trust

The trustee will have the power to make the decision. The trust should have the successor trustees named in the document and they can accept or...