It's both reasonable and customary for executors to receive some compensation for their services, particularly if they're not close family or friends of the deceased. Normally they wouldn't bill the beneficiary, they'd simply deduct their fees and expenses from the proceeds of the estate.
Executor's fees are set by statute in most jurisdictions.
The executor has a duty to do certain things with the estate. If they need assistance, they can hire help. It would have to be considered reasonable by the court.
Yes. An executor may also be a beneficiary.
Yes, the executor can be a beneficiary. The court may remove an executor at the request of the beneficiaries.
The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.The executor's compensation is set by law. The office of executor is separate from being a beneficiary. Compensation for an executor is not affected by also being a beneficiary.
No, the executor works for the estate. The estate will pay the executor a reasonable fee. The beneficiary has limited direction that they can give the executor.
Yes, the maximum is proscribed by law.
The executor does not have to be a beneficiary. The court can appoint any responsible person to serve in that capacity.
An adult child can be the executor. They can also be a beneficiary. They are required to be impartial when distributing the estate.
They do have that ability. They can also charge rent for living there.
No. Only the court can appoint an executor. You could petition the court to name your sister as co-executor but make certain you provide a good reason to support your request.
The beneficiary has not control over the will. The court will determine who the executor will be.
It is relatively common to for a beneficiary to be executor. They are more likely to get the estate closed quickly.
As long as the will was properly drafted and is allowed by the court the executor and the beneficiary can be the same person.