You pay an attorney at the time you hire him/her. This is called a "retainer". There are two exceptions: When you retain an attorney for the purpose of receiving Social Security benefits, and when the attorney is working "pro bono", or without charge.
They do not pay the estate attorney's fees, the estate does. If they hire their own attorney, yes, they have to pay them.
The debts of the deceased are the responsibility of the estate. The estate would pay the cost of an attorney. If the estate has no assets, the attorney would require someone to pay them for their services.
The money belongs to her estate. The executor of the estate will distribute it according to the will.
Contact the attorney who is handling the estate or your own attorney if that's not possible.Contact the attorney who is handling the estate or your own attorney if that's not possible.Contact the attorney who is handling the estate or your own attorney if that's not possible.Contact the attorney who is handling the estate or your own attorney if that's not possible.
No, the estate has to pay the debts unless someone else guaranteed the debt. If the estate cannot do so, they distribute as best they can. If the court approves the distribution, the debts are ended.
Yes.
When ever he sends a bill. Typically it will be monthly.
The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.The creditors can file a claim against the estate and the debts of the decedent must be paid by the estate before any assets can be paid over to the beneficiaries of the estate. If there are no assets in the estate the creditors are out of luck. You should consult with an attorney or other advocate before you pay any debts of the decedent.
You need to review any documents you signed when you hired the attorney to probate the estate. You may have agreed to pay the fee.
The estate is responsible for the fees. So, yes, he can collect his money from the estate.
Generally, the estate is responsible for paying the debts of the estate and the costs of probate. However, it depends on what you signed when you hired the attorney. You need to review copies of those documents. If the executor mishandled the estate funds they may be personally liable for any resulting debts.
Court appointed administrators of estates do not need the heirs' permission to act. They are given the authority to settle the estate according to state laws. The land may need to be sold to pay debts. In that case, the heirs can arrange to purchase the land from the estate so the debts can be paid. If you have questions about the estate administration you should contact the attorney who is handling the estate or a private attorney who can review all the details and explain your options.Court appointed administrators of estates do not need the heirs' permission to act. They are given the authority to settle the estate according to state laws. The land may need to be sold to pay debts. In that case, the heirs can arrange to purchase the land from the estate so the debts can be paid. If you have questions about the estate administration you should contact the attorney who is handling the estate or a private attorney who can review all the details and explain your options.Court appointed administrators of estates do not need the heirs' permission to act. They are given the authority to settle the estate according to state laws. The land may need to be sold to pay debts. In that case, the heirs can arrange to purchase the land from the estate so the debts can be paid. If you have questions about the estate administration you should contact the attorney who is handling the estate or a private attorney who can review all the details and explain your options.Court appointed administrators of estates do not need the heirs' permission to act. They are given the authority to settle the estate according to state laws. The land may need to be sold to pay debts. In that case, the heirs can arrange to purchase the land from the estate so the debts can be paid. If you have questions about the estate administration you should contact the attorney who is handling the estate or a private attorney who can review all the details and explain your options.