Legal Question in Family Law in United Kingdom
wills
if a solicitor is an executer of a will, along with a family member, will they charge for this or can they claim a percentage of the estate?
Asked on 6/01/08, 2:53 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Dutton
Legal -Zone
Re: wills
A solicitor or other professional person may only charge for acting as an executor if the will so authorises payment by way of a charging clause. The general rule is that an executor is not entitled to payment.
Andrew Dutton
www.legal-zone.co.uk
Answered on 6/02/08, 5:14 am