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What percentage of executors or administrators charge the estate?
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There are no clear numbers on the percentage of executors that charge the estate for their services. Estimates put this number at anywhere from 40 to 75 percent.
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Is a federal tax return considered part of the estate of a deceased person?
Yes. You may want to read IRS Pub 559 for Survivors, Executors and Administrators. Publication 559 is designed to help those in charge of the property (estate) of an Individual who has died (decedent). It shows them how to complete and file federal income tax returns and points out their responsibility to pay any taxes due. A comprehensive example, using tax forms, is included near the end of this publication. Go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for Publication 559, Survivors, Executors, and Administrators. Click on the below Related link
In NJ is the Executors fee based on the gross or net amount of the estate?
Gross.
How do you claim medical expenses of decedent?
On the decedents final income tax return for the year of death the same as in previous years. You may want to read IRS Pub 559 for Survivors, Executors and Administrators. Publication 559 is designed to help those in charge of the property (estate) of an Individual who has died (decedent)? It shows them how to complete and file federal income tax returns and points out their responsibility to pay any taxes due. A comprehensive example, using tax forms, is included near the end of this publication. Go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for Publication 559, Survivors, Executors, and Administrators Click on the below Related link
What does an executor of an estate charge for fees?
That will depend entirely on the laws in your specific jurisdiction. Many states have passed a cap, often a percentage of the total value of the estate. And the court has to approve any payment. It is taxable income as well, so has to be reported by both the estate and the executor to the IRS.
Do you need to record a cash inheritance of 17000.00 on your 1040 tax return?
No. Cash that you receive as an inheritance isn't included in your income, because it isn't taxable.For more information, go online at www.irs.gov/formspubs. Select Publication Number. Type 559 to read/print Publication 559 (Survivors, Executors, and Administrators). Another helpful publication is Publication 950 (Introduction to Estate and Gift Taxes).
How should you choose an executor for your will?
Select an executor for your will based on trust and relationship. A family member can execute the estate or you can choose two people to be co-executors. Lawyers can do it but they will likely charge the estate a percentage.
When a proprty is sold do both executors get the money?
Executors do not get the money, it goes to the estate. The executors distribute the estate per the will or laws of intestacy.
What has the author Michael H Riley written?
Michael H. Riley has written: 'Estate administration' -- subject(s): Forms, Decedents' estates, Executors and administrators
What has the author Jens C Appel written?
Jens C. Appel has written: 'The complete will kit' -- subject(s): Estate planning, Executors and administrators, Popular works, Wills
What has the author Joe C Foster written?
Joe C. Foster has written: 'Informal estate proceedings in Michigan' -- subject(s): Decedents' estates, Executors and administrators, Probate law and practice
Is a federal tax return considered part of the estate of a deceased person?
Yes. You may want to read IRS Pub 559 for Survivors, Executors and Administrators. Publication 559 is designed to help those in charge of the property (estate) of an Individual who has died (decedent). It shows them how to complete and file federal income tax returns and points out their responsibility to pay any taxes due. A comprehensive example, using tax forms, is included near the end of this publication. Go to the IRS gov web site and use the search box for Publication 559, Survivors, Executors, and Administrators. Click on the below Related link
What should I charge as executor on my sister's estate.?
As an executor, you may be entitled to a fee for your services. This fee is typically a percentage of the estate's value or a flat fee specified in the will. Consult with a probate attorney to determine a fair and reasonable compensation for your time and effort in settling your sister's estate.
What has the author Julie Hall written?
Julie Hall has written: 'How to divide your family's estate and heirlooms peacefully and sensibly' -- subject(s): Distribution of decedents' estates, Executors and administrators, Popular works, Heirs, Estate planning, Handbooks, manuals, Heirlooms, Family relationships, Valuation
Executors fee is based on a percent of what?
There is no fixed rule. Every company is different, it could be of the gross estate, it could be of the net estate, it could be of the property value. It could be anything, consult the executors
Does Kentucky's executor compensation limit of 5 percent include expenses?
As a general rule, executor compensation is in addition to fees. For example, if the executor pays $400,000 in lawyers' fees, as an expense of the estate, it has no impact on the claim for a percentage as a fee. Many family executors or administrators waive any fee and consider it a privilege to assist in interpreting the intent of the decedent.
What is the fee an executor of an estate receives in Ohio?
Executors and administrators shall be allowed commissions upon the amount of all the personal estate, including the income from the personal estate, that is received and accounted for by them and upon the proceeds of real estate that is sold as follows: (A) For the first one hundred thousand dollars, at the rate of four per cent; (B) All above one hundred thousand dollars and not exceeding four hundred thousand dollars, at the rate of three per cent; (C) All above four hundred thousand dollars, at the rate of two per cent. Executors and administrators also shall be allowed a commission of one per cent on the value of real estate that is not sold. Executors and administrators also shall be allowed a commission of one per cent on all property that is not subject to administration and that is includable for purposes of computing the Ohio estate tax, except joint and survivorship property. The basis of valuation for the allowance of such commissions on real estate sold shall be the gross proceeds of sale, and for all other property the fair market value of the other property as of the date of death of the decedent. The commissions allowed to executors and administrators in this section shall be received in full compensation for all their ordinary services. If the probate court finds, after hearing, that an executor or administrator, in any respect, has not faithfully discharged his duties as executor or administrator, the court may deny the executor or administrator any compensation whatsoever or may allow the executor or administrator the reduced compensation that the court thinks proper.
Do executors determine the percentage they are paid for their duties or is there a set legal percent. Also does it have to be approved by all the heirs of the estate?
How an executor is compensated specifically would depend upon the state. In California, for example, executors are paid according to a schedule in the statute. In fact, under that schedule, executors may receive payment for their services based upon the same percentage of the gross estate, as would the attorney representing the estate (barring extraordinary services of legal counsel). In California, the heirs would not have a veto over compensation directly, but could attack the manner in which an estate is handled (therefore attacking compensation indirectly). An executor could be surcharged by the court if he or she is found to have breached fiduciary duties to the estate. However, the actual method could vary from state to state.
