What is the daily wage rate for general skilled labor

[waksupi]

I'd ask for a few professional estimates, make an average in price. Then inform others involved of what you found on pricing, see what they say.

[Preacher Jim]

Always figured family free rest pay. Charging family and friends ends up war.

[OS OK]

What is it exactly that delineates a 'skilled laborer' over a 'laborer'?

[Lloyd Smale]

Ill give that a big amen. Id tell them to hire it out to someone else. Your just asking to get run through the ringer.

Don't do work for friends or family. When the job is done there will always be someone who feels like they were taken advantage of.

[pete501]

The executrix is tight with me, no question of receiving payment. As for upsetting the other siblings, most don't know I am doing the yard. They all should know the orchard needs professional help , not some guys from home depot. I am thinking they would appreciate me working. All did yard work when we lived there. Sibs are coming together to the family home for the last time before the property goes for sale. Trees have grown and blocked a beautiful view from the second floor level. The house was built for the view. Realtor said we need the view back. The only siblings that would have a problem with are the ones that I wouldn't care to see again.