Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Pennsylvania

No. Executor's fees are set forth either in the will or by state law (statutes or cases) depending on the size and complexity of the estate and where the estate is actually pending.

If this is in PA, here is a handy table to use as a guide:

COMMISSIONS Executor or Administrator

Per Col. Per Total

$00.01 to $100,000.00 5% 5,000.00 5,000.00

$100,000.01 to $200,000.00 4% 4,000.00 9,000.00

$200,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 3% 24,000.00 33,000.00

$1,000,000.01 to $2,000,000.00 2% 20,000.00 53,000.00

$2,000,000.01 to $3,000,000.00 1�% 15,000.00 68,000.00

$3,000,000.01 to $4,000,000.00 1% 10,000.00 78,000.00

$4,000,000.01 to $5,000,000.00 �% 5,000.00 83,000.00

1% Joint Accounts 1% P.O.D. Bonds 1% Trust Funds

3% Real Estate Converted

with Aid of Broker

5% Real Estate:

Non-Converted

1% Real Estate:

Specific Devise

given your example - commission would range from 1% to 5% depending.

Please see a probate attorney in the county/state where the estate is pending for more specific advice.