Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New Jersey

I would need to know more to answer your question. She can charge a fee for her work as executrix, and he can charge a fee for his work as attorney for the executrix. However, they can NOT both charge for the same work. No double billing. And the fee must be reasonable.

Very often, the executrix will not charge a fee, and only the attorney will charge a fee.

Give me a call, make an appointment to come see me, and let's get moving on this for you. No charge for the telephone call and no charge for the first office visit.

Robert Davies, Esq. 201-820-3460

The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

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The executor is entitled to a statutory fee ["commission"] based on the value of the estate. The executor is also permitted to employ an attorney, and can hire whoever she wants. The beneficiaries will be entitled to receive an estate accounting where all fees, costs, etc. are disclosed. You can also request an affidavit of attorney's services. If the fees charged are unreasonable [in the view of the court] then they will be reduced.