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  1. Apr 12, 2024 · Rather than listing the executor compensation guidelines for every province, let’s examine three of Canada’s most populous provinces: Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta. Executor Fees in Ontario. In Ontario, executors can charge up to 2.5% on both sides of the estate’s assets: amounts received and amounts paid out.

  2. Oct 9, 2024 · Executor Compensation Rate: Executors in Ontario may receive up to 5% of the estate’s value for their services, typically divided into 2.5% on assets received and 2.5% on assets distributed. Flexibility of Fees: The 5% rate is a guideline.

  3. May 10, 2024 · How much are executors paid? ... Ontario employs a system where the executor’s compensation is determined as a percentage of the estate’s total value. The percentage is outlined as 2.5% on ...

  4. Jul 12, 2024 · Optional: Keep in mind that collecting executor fees is optional. Even if the will specifies compensation, or if province laws support specific fees, the executor can choose to forego that compensation, and many do. That being said, serving as an executor is A LOT of work, and there's a reason that province laws support such compensation.

  5. Jun 20, 2022 · If the executor hires a professional to help in administering the estate, the professional’s fees are paid by the estate. If the executor pays the professional’s fees, they can be reimbursed by the estate. It should be noted, however, that it will likely be considered reasonable to reduce the executor’s compensation where a professional ...

  6. Put another way, the executor should not be claiming compensation for things the executor did not do – such as pay the realtor or discharge the mortgage or pay the lawyer, if these were done by the lawyer who (presumably) has been paid separately by the estate for doing this. Estate trustees have a duty to maximize the recovery of the estate.

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  8. Sep 19, 2024 · Executor Compensation in Ontario. Executors are entitled to reasonable compensation for the work they perform. While there is no set formula, courts in Ontario have historically used the following guideline for executor compensation: 2.5% to 5% of the value of the estate’s assets, depending on the complexity of the estate and the work involved.