Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
I am named as executor in Mo-in-law's will. She resided/died in Northrichland Hills, Texas. I need to file a probate and administer estate in Fort Worth, Texas.
Decedent's husband lodged will and filed Application to administer estate. He was not named in the will as executor. Decedent's three adult natural children (all in California) would prefer that I act as executor. I am Cal Atty.
Estate consists of Texas house, contents, percentage of income-generating commercial property, possibility of bank accounts and continuing intellectual property royalties.
There is the possibility of litigation over interpretation of the will as it appears to have been prepared using a computer program, not prepared by attorney.
Looking for representation in the probate. Want to know how your fees would be paid, i.e., hourly, statutory fee based on assets in estate, etc.
Thanks
2 Answers from Attorneys
I handle probates on an hourly basis ($175/hr). There is a written contract with a deposit against fees and expenses.
Most of the litigated probate matters that I handle are arranged under an hourly basis ($175/hr). I've also found myself using a variety of other payment models, although I've never seen a Texas probate lawyer base their fee on the assets of the estate. I practice throughout Dallas, Fort Worth and the surrounding counties, and I'd be happy to visit with you to learn a bit more about this matter. I charge no fee for my initial consultations unless you agree to retain me, and you can reach me at your convenience either by phone or email.
(972) 808-6977
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