answersLogoWhite

0

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.

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Does the executor of an estate pay attorney fees out of their compensation?

They do not pay the estate attorney's fees, the estate does. If they hire their own attorney, yes, they have to pay them.


Who pays the attorney when someone dies in Alaska?

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.


You are power of attorney for your mother you have to pay private pay for her if she passes before the money is spent who gets the money?

The money belongs to her estate. The executor of the estate will distribute it according to the will.


How do you make trustees of your stepmothers estate distribute1000000 dollars?

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.


Does a power of attorney have to pay the debts of a decedent if there is no estate to settle them?

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.


Can an attorney be both the attorney for the estate and an individual beneficiary of the estate?

Yes.


How often do you pay an attorney that's handling an estate matter?

When ever he sends a bill. Typically it will be monthly.


Can debt collectors make a beneficiary pay the decedents debts?

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.


What if the property is claimed insolvent and their is no estate to pay the lawyer but he wants to charge a fee still?

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.


Can your probate attorney collect his money through a probate account if you don't have money to pay him?

The estate is responsible for the fees. So, yes, he can collect his money from the estate.


In Oregon if the estate does not have enough money to pay the attorney's fees is the Estate Representative personally responsible for payment?

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.


Can the administrator of an estate sell property without the heirs permission in North Carolina?

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.