QUESTION
Are lawyers allowed to take over half of your inheritence money?
Asked on Jun 27th, 2012 on Estate Planning - Florida
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I know someone who recently turned 18 and was finally of age to receive the money his deceased father had left for him, but the lawyer who helped him obtain the inheritance took most of it. Is this allowed? If so, is there anyway to avoid having most of your inheritance money taken? Also, do they take taxes out of it before giving it to you?
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In Florida there is no inheritance tax. I don't know what work the lawyer did or how much is involved. However, probate courts have to right to review attorney fees and if the judge thinks it is too high, he can make the lawyer give some of it back. Lawyers may not charge an excessive fee- it's in our Bar rules.
Answered on Jul 06th, 2012 at 4:16 PM