As other have pointed out, the estate could be harmed if the car were destroyed or damaged and insurance didn't cover it, or even worse, the estate...

What is the timeline for filing for probate? Who must go thru probate?

With respect to who must go thru probate, it would appear that the case you describe would have to go through probate unless: 1) All of the...

Are there any attorneys that will handle a case first and do the payments afterwards?

I disagree with at least one of the answers. Although I do not practice in Georgia I routinely do probates in Nevada working for the personal...

Is there a maximum percentage of an estate an attorney can charge to settle an estate in CA.

The prior answers are excellent. Keep in mind, however, that the statutory attorney's fee does not include costs which are out of pocket expenses...

Can any legal heir initiate probate?

While a Kansas attorney will be able to give you more detailed information, I believe that in all states an heir such as yourself can initiate a...

I am the executor of my Mother's estate. Her atty has quoted a fee of 5% of the probate estate. I wonder if that is fair.

The lawyer's fee for doing a probate can always be negotiated. States may have laws putting an upper limit on what a lawyer can charge for doing a...

Where should I file probate?

Jurisdiction to file a probate proceeding is in the Nevada county she was a resident of or in a Nevada county where she owned real estate. Courts...

Living Will and how do I find a good reasonbly priced attorney for this

As you can see from my website below, I offer a $675 package that includes a will, trust, health care power of attorney, health care directive and...

GREAT QUESTION. When I started my legal career as an associate, I once had a partner hand me a file and say, "Bill the hell out of this file. If...

How wonderful to hear of someone happy about their attorney and not complaining on this forum! Yes, a gift is appropriate, but never expected....