How Much Does an Executor Get Paid in Utah?

Utah pays executors reasonable compensation, typically 2.2% to 3.8% of the estate.

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Utah allows executors 'reasonable compensation' — around 2.2%–3.8% of a $500,000 estate, judging by what the states with statutory schedules pay. Courts consider the size and complexity of the estate, the time spent, and the executor's skill and experience. Executors can waive the fee entirely or accept a reduced amount.

Utah law says only that compensation must be reasonable; it names no percentage, so no exact figure exists to look up. The estimate is built from the 16 states whose legislatures set an executor fee schedule: each schedule is applied to an estate of the same size, and the middle half of those results is the range, 2.2% to 3.8% of a $500,000 estate. It is an estimate anchored in what other legislatures decided the same work is worth, not a figure from Utah law; the probate court has the final say.

Utah statute does not address how co-executors share compensation. The court sets one reasonable amount for the estate and allocates it among the executors serving.

Utah does not require a bond of the personal representative by default. A court can still order one. The bond protects beneficiaries against executor misconduct or mismanagement.

Executor fees and attorney fees are separate costs in Utah probate: attorney fees of typically 2.2% to 3.5% of the estate, and executor compensation is set separately. Both are paid from the estate before distribution to beneficiaries. Estimate the attorney fee with the Utah probate attorney fee calculator.

Executor Fees in Utah

Utah uses a "reasonable compensation" standard for executor fees, typically 2.2% to 3.8% of the estate value. Courts consider estate complexity, time spent, and the executor's responsibilities when evaluating fees. Executor fees are one line of total probate costs in Utah.

When two or more executors serve together: Utah statute does not address how co-executors share compensation. The court sets one reasonable amount for the estate and allocates it among the executors serving.

In addition to executor fees, Utah does not require an executor bond by default. The typical bond premium is 0.5% of estate value annually. The bond can be waived, which reduces overall costs.

Attorney fees are a separate probate cost in Utah. The attorney fee type is reasonable compensation. Together, executor and attorney fees account for the largest share of probate expenses. The Utah estate settlement plan details each responsibility and the typical timeline.

The probate timeline in Utah starts at 4 months for straightforward estates and can extend to 6 months or longer with complications. Executor fees are typically disbursed at final distribution.

SimplyTrust Editorial·Updated September 8, 2026

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