Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in New York

Re: Expenses

If you are the Executor/Executrix of your sister's estate you are entitled to statutory commissions on the amount you collect and disburse (approximately 3% +/-. In addition, if the heirs do not challenge your accounting, you may be entitled to reasonable expenses.

Re: Expenses

If you are the Executor of your sister's estate, or the Administrator (if she didn't have a Will), you are entitled to Commissions of about 4% of the size of her estate. Generally, travel expenses are not recoverable unless none of the heirs object. You may be able to hire a local attorney to do the legwork, and just mail the papers in to him or her. Ask your attorney for a referral, or go to the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys web site, www.naela.com.