Can an Last Will’s Executor Charge a Fee to the Estate for Services?

In most cases, state law dictates what fees (if any) can be charged by an Executor of a Last Will and Testament.

These fees can be based on percentages of the value of the estate, or on a time incurred basis. Typically, states are specific in these structures.

However, this is not a research service ‘Ask Standard Legal’ will provide.

But a simple online search should bring up the relevant text as to the exact amount an Executor may receive as dictated by a state….