Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
I am an administrator of an estate in California. Can i fire current attorney and represent myself. We are close to the the end of the probate and the attorney has been paid his fees. Now attorney has neglected in sending me critical documents needed in a timely fashion to open blocked minor accounts. Lucky for myseIf and my minor aged heirs I was able to set up the blocked bank accounts myself without the attorney's help and on time before court date. Any advice from here?
1 Answer from Attorneys
It's hard to tell from your question what your actual situation is. An attorney for an estate generally doesn't get paid until the final Order for Distribution is filed. On the other hand, accessing bank accounts is not generally an attorney's job. In any case, you can always fire your attorney, but if s/he has already been paid in full, what is the point in paying another lawyer to do the final legal filing necessary to have you released from your position of administrator by the court?.
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