Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

does the executor of an estate (a family member) have to notify the heirs that they are charging for services and the rate they are charging. Also, if an heir was providing a service for free (example mowing, cleaning the pool) and the executor said they would handle it (without notifying they were going to charge for the service) can they turn around then charge the estate for those services.


Asked on 6/06/16, 10:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Yes the personal representative can charge for services rendered. It is subject to the statutory guidelines. The Court has to approve the costs. If no waiver is given no the final accounting than those costs have to be shared with the heirs. yes the personal representative can claim for services rendered such as pool cleaning even if someone else was doing it without charge. Again the claim would have to be submitted and approved by the court.

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Answered on 6/06/16, 2:09 pm


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