five percent
They are pretty much in charge of the estate. Only the court can over ride the executor.
They will charge based on the laws of the jurisdiction. And they will charge the maximum allowed under the law, but must have the court agree.
25 cents.
A maximum of 5%, but that can be contested by beneficiaries if they are under the impression the estate did not require a lot of work to administer.
That will depend on the laws in your jurisdiction. Most states have passed some sort of cap, often a percentage of the total value of the estate. And the court has to approve the payment.
Washington state is roughly 1/3 bigger than the state of Maine. According to online sources, the total area for the state of Maine is 35,385 square miles whereas Washington state comes in at a much larger 71,300 square miles.
Executors don't normally work on commission. An executor is entitled to a reasonable fee for services rendered. The probate court may even have a published fee schedule based on hourly rates. The executor must submit a detailed accounting of the estates assets and the distribution, including their fees,to the court for approval.
Texas is a much longer state going from south to north, but Maine is located considerably further north.
The executor had no idea how much work was required in settling an estate.
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In Alabama, the executor of a will is entitled to compensation for their services. The compensation is typically set by the terms of the will or agreed upon by the executor and the beneficiaries. If the will does not specify compensation, Alabama law allows for a "reasonable fee" for the executor's services.
Idaho has more land space than Maine. Idaho's total area is 83,569 square miles. It includes 82,643 square miles of land. Based on total area, Idaho ranks #14 among the 50 U.S. states. Maine's total area is 35,379 square miles. It includes 30,843 square miles of land. Based on total area, Maine ranks #39 among the 50 U.S. states.