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What Should an Executor Be Paid in Massachusetts?

Calculate how much an executor (personal representative) can charge for administering an estate. Fees vary by state law.

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Total value of estate assets before debts. Executor fees are calculated on gross value.

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Select your state and enter the estate value to see what an executor can charge.

Examples:
West Dakota: $999,999 (99.9%)East Montana: $888,888 (88.8%)

Executor fees (also called personal representative compensation) are calculated on gross estate value. This calculator provides educational estimates only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Executors may waive their fee. Family members serving as executor often do so without compensation. Consult a licensed attorney for guidance specific to your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Massachusetts allows executors to receive reasonable compensation based on the time and effort required.

Yes. Executors in Massachusetts can waive their fee entirely or accept a reduced amount. Family members serving as executor often waive fees, especially when they are also beneficiaries of the estate.

Yes. Executor compensation is taxable income and reported on a 1099-MISC. This applies regardless of whether Massachusetts uses statutory fees or reasonable compensation. The estate deducts the payment, reducing estate taxes if applicable.

How Much Can an Executor Charge in Massachusetts?

An executor (also called personal representative) is entitled to compensation for administering a deceased person's estate in Massachusetts. This compensation covers the time and effort required to gather assets, pay debts, file tax returns, and distribute property to beneficiaries.

Massachusetts uses a "reasonable compensation" standard for executor fees. This means the amount is not fixed by law but rather determined based on factors like time spent, complexity of the estate, and local practices. Courts may review fees if beneficiaries object.

Many families choose a relative to serve as executor. Family member executors are entitled to the same compensation as professional executors, though some choose to waive their fee to maximize the inheritance for beneficiaries.

Executors can waive their fee entirely or accept a reduced amount. The time commitment required is a factor in deciding whether to accept compensation.

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