What to do if an executor refuses to reply directly to the beneficiaries og a Will so all questions must go through the attorney who wrote it?
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What to do if an executor refuses to reply directly to the beneficiaries og a Will so all questions must go through the attorney who wrote it?
The lawyer who wrote the Will is now stating that he will charging the beneficiaries his hourly rate for answers. Should not this expense come out of the executor’s fee being paid to them as they are the one causing us to go through the lawyer each time something comes up?
Asked on June 28, 2012 under Estate Planning, Ohio
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for your loss. If ther is a question about the estate the attorney who represents the executor and the estate can answer it if directed. And yes, he or she can charge a fee to answer. But the estate pays his fee, not the executor directly. If the executor refuses to communicate with you then that is indeed an issue but it may or may not be a breach depending. Speak with an attorney on your own (that will cost you directly) because it sounds as if there may be more here that is going on. Good luck.
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