Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services

There are all sorts of forms executors, beneficiaries, and probate court clerks have to fill out and correspond with during probate and estate settlement, including affidavits, letters, petitions, summons, orders, and notices.

Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services is a commonly used form within Iowa. Here’s an overview of what the form is and means, including a breakdown of the situations when (or why) you may need to use it:

Atticus Fast Facts About Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services

Sometimes it’s tough to find a quick summary— here’s the important details you should know about Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services:

• This form pertains to the State of Iowa

Government forms are not typically updated often, though when they are, it often happens rather quietly. While Atticus works hard to keep this information about Iowa’s Form PMF 407A - Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services up to date, certain details can change from time-to-time with little or no communication.

Step 1 - Download the correct Iowa form based on the name and ID if applicable

Double check that you have both the correct form name and the correct form ID. Some Iowa probate forms can look remarkably similar, so it’s best to double, even triple-check that you’re using the right one! Keep in mind that not all States have a standardized Form ID system for their probate forms.

Step 2 - Complete the Document

Fill out all relevant fields in Form PMF 407A, take a break, and then review. Probate and estate settlement processes in IA are long enough to begin with, and making a silly error can push your timeline even farther back. No thank you!

Note: If you don’t currently know all of the answers and are accessing Form PMF 407A online, be sure to avoid closing the browser tab and potentially losing all your progress (or use a platform like Atticus to help avoid making mistakes).

Step 3 - Have Form PMF 407A witnessed or notarized (if required)

Some States and situations require particular forms to be notarized. If you have been instructed to get the document notarized or see it in writing on the document, then make sure to hire a local notary. There are max notary fees in the United States that are defined and set by local law. Take a look at our full guide to notary fees to make sure you aren’t overpaying or getting ripped off.

Step 4 - Submit Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services to the relevant office

This is most often the local probate court where the decedent (person who passed away) is domiciled (permanently resides) or the institution involved with this particular form (e.g. a bank). Some offices allow you to submit forms online, other’s don’t, and we while we generally recommend going in-person to expedite the process, sometimes that simply isn’t an option.

It’s also a generally good idea to establish a positive working relationship with any probate clerk (unfortunately there’s enough people & process out there making things more difficult and unnecessarily confusing for them), so a best practice is to simply ask the probate clerk proactively exactly how and where they’d prefer you to submit all forms.

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Different probate forms or processes can require different deadlines or response times for completing the appropriate form.

While some steps in the process are bound to specific deadlines (like petitioning for probate, having to submit an inventory of assets, or filing applicable notices to creditors and beneficiaries), many probate forms or processes are not tied to a specific deadline since the scope of work can vary based on situational factors or requirements involved.

Either way, there are a bunch of practical reasons why personal representatives should work to complete each step as thoroughly and quickly as possible when completing probate in Iowa.

5 reasons you should submit PMF 407A as quickly as possible:

1. The sooner you begin, the faster Iowa can allow heirs and beneficiaries to get their share of assets subject to probate. Acting promptly can also decrease the costs & overall mental fatigue through an otherwise burdensome process.
   
   Helpful Context: What’s the Difference Between Probate and Non-Probate Assets?

2. In general, creditors of an estate usually have around 3-6 months from the time you file notice to creditors to file any claims for debt against the deceased’s assets. If they don’t, then that debt is forfeited (and more importantly, the executor won’t be held personally responsible). So doing this sooner means you have a better idea of who is owed what and ensures you won’t get a surprise collector months later.

3. Not filing a will within 30 days (on average) could mean that the probate process proceeds according to intestate laws (laws that govern what happens to someone's stuff without a will) or is subject to unnecessary supervision by the probate court. And if you aren't directly related to the deceased (a.k.a. next of kin), this could also mean you lose your inheritance.

4. It’s important to file any necessary state tax returns on behalf of the deceased or estate by the following tax season in Iowa. If you don’t, you could owe penalties and interest. This also includes any necessary federal tax returns such as Forms 1040, 1041, or even a Form 706 estate tax return.

5. If a house in the State of Iowa is left empty (or abandoned) for a while, insurance can get dicey. For example, if the house burns down and no one has been there for a year, an insurance company may get out of paying your claim.

If you’re not using Atticus to get specific forms, deadlines, and timelines for Iowa probate, then try and stay as organized as possible, pay close attention to the dates mentioned in any correspondence you have with the State’s government officials, call the local Iowa probate clerk or court for exact answers regarding Form PMF 407A, and when in doubt— consult a qualified trust & estates lawyer for that area.

Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services is one of the many probate court forms available for download through Atticus.

It may also be available through some Iowa probate court sites, such as . In order to access the latest version, be updated with any revisions, and get full instructions on how to complete each form, check out the Atticus Probate & Estate Settlement software or consider hiring a qualified legal expert locally within Iowa.

While Atticus automatically provides the latest forms, be sure to choose the correct version of Form PMF 407A - Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services f using any other site or resource in order to avoid having to re-complete the form process and/or make another trip to the Iowa probate court office.

Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services is a .pdf, so opening it should be as simple as clicking “View Form” from within the Atticus app or by clicking the appropriate link found on any Iowa-provided government platform. Once you’ve opened the form, you should be able to directly edit the form before saving or printing.

Here’s the text, verbatim, that is found on Iowa Form PMF 407A - Application For Determination And Payment Of Fees For Extraordinary Services. You can use this to get an idea of the context of the form and what type of information is needed.

PMF 407A THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR _________________ COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF ) Probate No. _________________________ ) THE ESTATE OF ) APPLICATION FOR DETERMINATION ). AND PAYMENT OF FEES FOR __________________________ , ) EXTRAORDINARY SERVICES ) Deceased. ) STATE OF IOWA, COUNTY OF , ss The undersigned, __________________________, the duly appointed and acting Executors of the Estate of _______________________, deceased, being first duly sworn on oath, hereby make this Application for Determination of Extraordinary Attorney Fees and in connection therewith respectfully state that: 1. The undersigned were appointed Personal Representatives for the Estate of ____________________on ____________________, and thereafter assumed the responsibilities of that fiduciary position. 2. To assist the undersigned Executors in the administration of this Estate, we employed the services of attorney ______________________, of _______________________________________________________________________(firm name and address), who has performed those services required by law and customarily expected in the administration of the Decedent's Estate, including general counseling, the preparation and filing of the Probate Inventory and other necessary matters. 3. This Court has previously approved the undersigned Executors’ Application for Determination and Payment of Attorney Fees in regard to the ordinary services rendered by the above attorney during the administration of this Estate. 4. In addition to those services normally performed by the attorney for the Estate, necessary and extraordinary services were rendered in connection with __________________________________________________ during the administration of this Estate. 5. The undersigned submits that a fee of $ ______________________ for attorney _________________________________ of _________________________ (city and PMF 407A state] as attorney for said Estate, which fees were for necessary and extraordinary services rendered in regard to the __________________________________, which is a reasonable amount given the extraordinary and necessary responsibilities assumed and services rendered and additional time required in connection with the __________________________________. An itemized listing of the services performed in this regard is attached hereto as Exhibit A. 6. The undersigned has read the foregoing Application and knows that the statements made are true as I verily believe. WHEREFORE, the undersigned prays the Court determine and fix the fees to be paid to attorney _______________________, of _________________________________ (city and state), for necessary and extraordinary services rendered in connection with the administration of this Estate and by order provide for their payment. _____________________________________________________ _________________________, Executor of the Estate of ____________________ Subscribed and sworn to before me by _________________________ this _________ day of ________________________, 20 ____. Notary Public in and for the State of Iowa PMF 407A COMMENTS 1. §§633.197 - 633.199 set forth the statutory provisions relating to fees for ordinary and extraordinary services. 2. §633.477(11) requires that the Final Report contain an itemization of services performed unless the Personal Representative elects not to request it. 3. An Affidavit Relative to Compensation, as required by §633.202, should be filed by the attorney for the Personal Representative. 4. See Iowa Rules of Probate Procedure 7.2 for the requirements regarding timing of fee requests and payment of fees and additional information required for applications for such fees. 5. Note: Unlike fees for ordinary services, these fees can be paid immediately upon court approval. 6. Notice or waiver is not required for approval of fees for ordinary services unless it is deemed that the order is a final decree. §§633.36 and 633.37. However, notice or waiver is required for approval of fees for extraordinary services by Iowa Rules of Probate Procedure Rule 7.2. 7. Iowa Rules of Probate Procedure 7.2(3) requires that a hearing be set on the application for fees for extraordinary services and that the notice of hearing must specify the amounts requested. In lieu of a hearing on the application for extraordinary fees, all interested persons may sign a waiver of notice and consent specifically identifying the amount of such fees requested.