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It will depend on the will and/or the laws of the state. In most cases it must be 'reasonable' given the work being done. Some courts have said that 3% is reasonable, but cautioned that it needs to be determined on a case by case basis.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 13y agoThis varies from state to state, but the maximum I have ever heard of is 5% of the total assets of the estate, followed by 5% of the income the estate generates.
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∙ 8y agoThat will depend on the laws or the will. There is usually a percentage cap to what fees the executor can charge.
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Does the executor work for the 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.
Is the executor of a will responsible to pay city and county taxes due on the property or should costs be split between heirs?
One of the duties of the executor is to pay the debts of the decedent. If those charges have been billed to the decedent the executor should pay them. If there is not enough cash in the estate to pay the heirs should divide the cost and pay if they wish to keep the property.One of the duties of the executor is to pay the debts of the decedent. If those charges have been billed to the decedent the executor should pay them. If there is not enough cash in the estate to pay the heirs should divide the cost and pay if they wish to keep the property.One of the duties of the executor is to pay the debts of the decedent. If those charges have been billed to the decedent the executor should pay them. If there is not enough cash in the estate to pay the heirs should divide the cost and pay if they wish to keep the property.One of the duties of the executor is to pay the debts of the decedent. If those charges have been billed to the decedent the executor should pay them. If there is not enough cash in the estate to pay the heirs should divide the cost and pay if they wish to keep the property.
If your the executor of a will and you find the bank account has Pay upon death on it and it is not the executor who pays taxes on that?
I have been the executor of my mothers money, I pay her nursing home bills with it, she just died and i have 200,000 dollars left, do I have to pay tax on that money.
Can an executor of will keep the money of a beneficiary to pay a debt he feels the beneficiary is responsible for but with no proof?
Generally no but you haven't included any detail. You can ask the court to review the issue and compel the executor to pay the legacy. The executor can withhold money to pay the debts of the decedent. By law, they must be paid before any distribution to the beneficiary. If the debt in question is on the decedent's credit card the executor must pay it.Generally no but you haven't included any detail. You can ask the court to review the issue and compel the executor to pay the legacy. The executor can withhold money to pay the debts of the decedent. By law, they must be paid before any distribution to the beneficiary. If the debt in question is on the decedent's credit card the executor must pay it.Generally no but you haven't included any detail. You can ask the court to review the issue and compel the executor to pay the legacy. The executor can withhold money to pay the debts of the decedent. By law, they must be paid before any distribution to the beneficiary. If the debt in question is on the decedent's credit card the executor must pay it.Generally no but you haven't included any detail. You can ask the court to review the issue and compel the executor to pay the legacy. The executor can withhold money to pay the debts of the decedent. By law, they must be paid before any distribution to the beneficiary. If the debt in question is on the decedent's credit card the executor must pay it.
Do heirs have to pay back a loan taken out by the executor?
No. If an Executor takes out a loan it has nothing to do with the estate he is executing.
As an executor of an estate you received money do you pay taxes on it?
The fee paid to the executor is considered taxable income.
What percentage does an executor get paid?
The executor receives a statutory percentage of the assets for performing their duties. They are paid before any bequests are paid. You would need to check your state probate code for the amount allowed in your state.
Can an executor allow a house to be foreclosed on if there is no money in the estate to pay monthly mortgage?
Yes. If the beneficiaries want to keep the property then they must pay off the mortgage from their own funds. The executor has no other options.Yes. If the beneficiaries want to keep the property then they must pay off the mortgage from their own funds. The executor has no other options.Yes. If the beneficiaries want to keep the property then they must pay off the mortgage from their own funds. The executor has no other options.Yes. If the beneficiaries want to keep the property then they must pay off the mortgage from their own funds. The executor has no other options.
Can an executor pay for vouluntary services such as hospice out of estate money?
The executor is obligated to pay all of the debts of the decedent. The creditors get paid before any funds or property are distributed to the heirs.
Is a executor of a will responsible for all the bills of a estate?
The executor is not personnally responsible. The estate is responsible to pay off the debts. If the assets are not sufficient to pay off the estates, they do their best and get the court to agree.
What if you are the executor of the will m i responsible for any debts if the home was not in my name?
Being the executor does not make you personally responsible. The estate has to pay any debts. If the estate cannot pay them, the debtors do not get paid.
What if an executor refuses to pay bills for the deceased?
The executor cannot refuse to pay properly documented debts. They do not have to pay them personally, the money comes from the estate. If there isn't any money, they show the court the assets and distribution and the estate is closed. And if they insist on not paying, the court can revoke their status as executor and assign it to someone else.
