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What Should an Executor Be Paid in West Virginia?

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

West Virginia has a statutory fee schedule that determines executor compensation based on estate value.

Yes. Executors in West Virginia 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 West Virginia uses statutory fees or reasonable compensation. The estate deducts the payment, reducing estate taxes if applicable.

West Virginia's statutory fee schedule sets the presumptive compensation, but executors may petition the court for extraordinary fees when the estate requires work beyond typical administration, such as litigation, business operations, or complex tax matters.

How Much Can an Executor Charge in West Virginia?

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

West Virginia sets executor compensation by statute (W.Va. Code § 44-4-12A (5% on first $100K, 4% on $100K-$400K, 3% on $400K-$800K, 2% above $800K)). The fee is calculated as a percentage of the gross estate value, with the percentage typically decreasing as the estate size increases.

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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