5/20/08, 5:39 pm

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Is it necessary to have an attorney handle my deceased Grandmother's trust in Calif? We were told an attorney wanted to charge 40% of the estate. The estate is worth less than $700,000.00. Is this appropriate?

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Re: Trusts That is an outrageous fee. Definitely contact one or more other attorneys. I'm certain you can find someone...

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Aaron Davis

Re: Trusts It might be if there are extraordinary cirucmstances or anticipated complications, but otherwise, it sounds e...

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Jonas Grant

Re: Trusts Sounds excessive (but I don't know any of the facts). Why don't you try several other attorneys?...

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Michael Stone

Re: Trusts That is outrageous. The purpose of a trust is to avoid probate and attorney fees. If you need help with you...

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Re: Trusts No. Its not necessary. But, a trust should name a successor trustee, and he or she would be the person to ma...

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Mitchell Roth

Re: Trusts No. Its not necessary. But, a trust should name a successor trustee, and he or she would be the person to ma...

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