Arkansas · Maximum allowed
Arkansas executor fee calculator
Arkansas caps a personal representative's pay at 10% of the first $1,000, 5% of the next $4,000 and 3% of the rest of the personal property that passes through the representative's hands (Ark. Code Ann. § 28-48-108).
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Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 28-48-108. This doesn't include extra pay for extraordinary work, or anything a will or written agreement sets instead.
General information, not legal advice. Statutes change, and courts apply them to the facts of each estate. Check with the probate court or a probate attorney before you rely on a figure or a date.
Arkansas executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $1,000 | 10% |
| $1,000 to $5,000 | 5% |
| Above $5,000 | 3% |
Source: Ark. Code Ann. § 28-48-108.
What the fee is based on
The value of the personal property passing through the hands of the personal representative, allowed only on property fully administered (Ark. Code Ann. § 28-48-108(a)).
Worked example
- Personal property fully administered: $300,000
| 10% of the first $1,000 | $100 |
| 5% of $1,000–$5,000 | $200 |
| 3% of the amount above $5,000 | $8,850 |
| Total | $9,150 |
What can change the amount
- The court can allow more for substantial work involving real estate (§ 28-48-108(b)).
- The attorney's fee has its own schedule, based on both real estate and personal property (§ 28-48-108(d)).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in Arkansas?
Arkansas caps a personal representative's pay at 10% of the first $1,000, 5% of the next $4,000 and 3% of the rest of the personal property that passes through the representative's hands (Ark. Code Ann. § 28-48-108).
What is the executor fee on $300,000 in Arkansas?
The Arkansas formula gives $9,150 for the usual executor duties (maximum allowed). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in Arkansas?
The value of the personal property passing through the hands of the personal representative, allowed only on property fully administered (Ark. Code Ann. § 28-48-108(a)).
Can a Arkansas executor get more or less than the formula?
The court can allow more for substantial work involving real estate (§ 28-48-108(b)).
What else changes executor pay in Arkansas?
The attorney's fee has its own schedule, based on both real estate and personal property (§ 28-48-108(d)).
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Sources
- Ark. Code Ann. § 28-48-108 — Arkansas Code Annotated (official public access)
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.