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Personal Representative of the Estate) agrees to sub-
stitute the hourly rate for the percentage. However,
it is definitely preferable to agree to a specific per-
centage, which may be negotiated below the 3%;
otherwise, there is an unlimited ceiling for an hourly
rate.
The entire probate process can be avoided by cre-
ating a Revocable Living Trust and transferring via a
Deed any real estate owned in Florida (or other
states) to the owner as Trustee of the Trust.
This article summarizes some of the general
aspects of the probate process and avoiding it with a
Revocable Living Trust. I offer a free consultation for
all matters regarding Wills, Trusts, Probate and
Estates. Please feel free to contact me at 954-569-
4878 or 954-977-4878. My address is 3275 W.
Hillsboro Blvd., Suite 204 (just east of Powerline)
Deerfield Beach, Florida 33442. My website is
www.martinzevinpa.com and my e-mail address is
[email protected].
We Support Our Troops
Palm Aire Student
Enrichment Program
Since 2014, SUE FORD
PATRICK, retired diplomat and
educator, has been directing the
Palm Aire Student Enrichment
Program a local Pompano Beach
elementary school.
The goal of this volunteer pro-
gram is to help these children
improve their reading skill and
stimulate their interest in reading.
Interested volunteers should
contact Sue by phone at (954)
798-5880
or
by
email:
[email protected]
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