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Accepting Executor’s Fee vs. Denying Executor’s Fees

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Executors May Want to Rethink Accepting their Executor’s Fee Many executors will receive money for the administrative work they have carried out. However, it may be in the executors best interest to waive their fee for tax saving purposes. For more information as to to when and why executors may want to waive their fee click …

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Choosing an Executor in Pennsylvania | Executor Compensation and Fees

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Consider Compensation When Choosing an Executor in Pennsylvania When choosing an executor for your Pennsylvania estate, keep in mind that the executor is entitled to compensation for the work that they do on behalf of the administration of the estate. Executor Fees in PA Generally Include: 2.5% of the assets of the estate that …

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Pennsylvania Probate and Executor Responsibilities | Estate Planning

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Executor Responsibilities in Pennsylvania Probate After the owner of an estate dies, an executor is appointed or selected to manage certain responsibilities of the estate, and such executor responsibilities can include: setting up an estate bank account that will hold money owed to the Testator, such as paychecks or stock dividends; utilizing estate funds to …

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