Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
In california is the probate lawyer fee based on what the estate is appraised at or the selling price of the house? Does the estate include bank accounts and vehicles or just real property(house)?
Asked on 2/04/11, 10:10 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Chris Johnson
Christopher B. Johnson, Attorney at Law
If the property is sold, the fee is usually based on the sale price amount. The estate includes bank accounts and vehicles if they were in the deceased person's name only and did not have pay-on-death provisions.
Answered on 2/07/11, 3:57 pm