February 2011

Intestacy and filing disclaimers

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: My grandfather, a PA resident, passed away earlier this month and left no will. He and my grandmother (still living) held accounts jointly as well as separately. Because he died intestate, his personal accounts will be divided between my grandmother and the three children. The children do not want the money and would rather let my grandmother keep it. If they each file a disclaimer, does the money go to my grandmother or to

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How does the executor bill the decedent’s estate for the executor’s services?

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Can the executor of an estate bill on a flat fee hourly basis or does the executor charge for their services according to a percentage of the value of the estate? ATTORNEY ANSWER: The Executor of the estate in Massachusetts may be paid reasonable compensation for the type of work he preformed. The Executor must list the payment to himself in the Accountings. If you disagree with the amount the Executor has paid himself,

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