Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in California
Settling the estate
Unfortunately, We have no idea whether his father's estate has $5 or $5,000/ we know for a fact it is less than $12,000, what type of fees would be necessary for legal help?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Settling the estate
If you are the sole heir - under a Will .. or if no Will no surviving wife, no other siblings of you - then I could assist you w/ the the account (s) ... cost would .. take it no real estate .. so I could give you a cost if you let me know number of account dealing with .. if couple, would estimate my cost at $500 for a small estate. would need a little clarification from you first
Re: Settling the estate
We typically charge $1,000 to do the small estate affidavits and related paperwork to close the accounts and get the balance. You might try to ask them, "I know you can't tell me how much is in the account but is it worth it to hire an attorney who would charge us $1,000?" Good luck. -John
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