If I’m a personal representative of and estate, can I get paid for my time and expenses?
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If I’m a personal representative of and estate, can I get paid for my time and expenses?
It has taken large amounts of my time away from me working. The estate is not work that much. I know that I can get a 3% of estate but can I get paid for my time and expenses. As representative, can I make the decision to pay me more and submit that to the judge?
Asked on March 31, 2015 under Estate Planning, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
If an estate takes a great deal of time and work to probate then the executor can apply to the court to increase their fee. I caution you that it is never a good idea to make a decsion to pay your self without asking the court's permission first. The court generally looks to the complexity of the estate in deciding to increase the fee, as well as the size of the estate. Good luck.
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