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The user, a beneficiary of an estate in Massachusetts, is questioning the executors labor charges for estate repairs. The executor, who is a sibling, is charging the estate $30,000 for home repairs that were quoted by two contractors to be worth $6,500. The user is advised that in Massachusetts, executors are entitled to reasonable compensation for their services, but excessive charges can be contested in Probate Court. The user is also informed that having two quotes significantly lower than the executors charge could strengthen their case. The user is advised to consult with a probate attorney and is provided with the contact information for Suffolk Probate Court.Full Conversation
is this a free service, i have a simple question
Yes, Dave, this is a free service. What's your legal question?
I would like to know if I can challenge the executor of the estate for charging the estate for the labor they put in to make repairs at the estate, the amount they are charging is unreasonable.
What evidence do you have to support your claim that the charges are unreasonable? In Massachusetts, executors are entitled to reasonable compensation for their services.
he home repair labor that they did was quoted to be worth *,* and they want to charge *,*
What is the relationship between the executor and the estate? This could impact the legal options available. In Massachusetts, executors are entitled to reasonable compensation, but excessive charges can be contested in court.
The executor is a sibling
What is the total value of the estate? In Massachusetts, if an executor's compensation is deemed unreasonable, beneficiaries can challenge it in Probate Court. The nearest one is Suffolk Probate Court, (*) *-*.
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In Massachusetts:
- Executors are entitled to reasonable compensation.
- Excessive charges can be contested in Probate Court.
Suffolk Probate Court: (*) *-*.
do i need legal representation to contest the charges
While it's not mandatory to have legal representation to contest the charges, it's often beneficial due to the complexity of probate law.
do you think contesting this would be succesfull with a quote of *,* from * different Contractors
While I can't predict the outcome, having two quotes significantly lower than the executor's charge could strengthen your case. It's advisable to consult with a probate attorney.
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are you a real person or is this a bot
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if the person doing the work on the house takes * hours to complete the repair when any resonable person would take one hour to do the same thing, should I have to pay for * hours or * hour
What was the agreed upon payment method? Was it hourly or a fixed rate for the job? In Massachusetts, the payment terms should be clearly stated in the contract.
it was never established by the executor or made public
What documentation or communication do you have regarding the executor's work and charges on the estate?
I have a list of all work that was done. The executor then applied the amount of hours they say it took them to do the work and submitted it to the Estate lawyer
What is the hourly rate the executor is charging for their labor?
*.* per hour
In Massachusetts, the executor's compensation should be "reasonable". If you believe $*/hour is excessive, you can challenge it in Probate Court. Suffolk Probate Court: (*) *-*.
hour is the hourly rate established
The hourly rate is typically established based on the nature of the work and the executor's qualifications. However, it should be reasonable and not excessively high.
do they need an accurate record of when they performed these repairs and on what days and how long it took them to be considered accurate
Yes, maintaining an accurate record of work performed, including dates and duration, can help establish the reasonableness of the executor's charges.
what if they lied
What specific lie are you referring to?
the amount of time and dates they did the work
What evidence do you have to prove that they lied about the time and dates of the work?
the work they did was quoted to be only * hours by a contractor and they say it took them * hours
What documentation do you have from the contractor that quotes the work at * hours?
I have a quote
What does the quote from the contractor specify in terms of the scope of work and estimated time for completion?
* hours of labor to complete the same repairs
What is the contractor's hourly rate for the same repairs?
*.* per hour
In Massachusetts, if you believe the executor's charges are excessive, you can challenge them in Probate Court. The contractor's quote could be useful evidence. Suffolk Probate Court: (*) *-*.
thank you
You're welcome, Dave! If you have any more questions in the future, don't hesitate to ask. Good luck with your case.
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