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Florida executor fee calculator
In a Florida formal administration, a personal representative's fee of 3% of the first $1 million, 2.5% of $1 million to $5 million, 2% of $5 million to $10 million and 1.5% above $10 million is presumed reasonable. It's figured on the probate inventory value plus income the estate earns during probate (Fla. Stat. § 733.617).
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Source: Fla. Stat. § 733.617. 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.
Florida executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| First $1,000,000 | 3% |
| $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | 2.5% |
| $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 | 2% |
| Above $10,000,000 | 1.5% |
Source: Fla. Stat. § 733.617.
What the fee is based on
The inventory value of the probate assets plus the income the estate earns during administration (Fla. Stat. § 733.617(1)).
Worked example
- Inventory value of probate assets: $500,000
- Income earned by the estate during administration: $10,000
| 3% of the first $1,000,000 | $15,300 |
| Total | $15,300 |
What can change the amount
- The court can allow more for extraordinary work, such as selling property, a lawsuit, tax proceedings, running the business of the person who died or dealing with protected homestead (§ 733.617(3)).
- With two personal representatives, each gets a full commission when the estate value used for the fee is $100,000 or more (§ 733.617(5)).
- Any interested person, such as an heir, can ask the court to raise or lower the fee (§ 733.617(7)).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in Florida?
In a Florida formal administration, a personal representative's fee of 3% of the first $1 million, 2.5% of $1 million to $5 million, 2% of $5 million to $10 million and 1.5% above $10 million is presumed reasonable. It's figured on the probate inventory value plus income the estate earns during probate (Fla. Stat. § 733.617).
What is the executor fee on the example estate in Florida?
The Florida formula gives $15,300 for the usual executor duties (presumed reasonable). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in Florida?
The inventory value of the probate assets plus the income the estate earns during administration (Fla. Stat. § 733.617(1)).
Can a Florida executor get more or less than the formula?
The court can allow more for extraordinary work, such as selling property, a lawsuit, tax proceedings, running the business of the person who died or dealing with protected homestead (§ 733.617(3)).
What else changes executor pay in Florida?
With two personal representatives, each gets a full commission when the estate value used for the fee is $100,000 or more (§ 733.617(5)).
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Sources
- Fla. Stat. § 733.617 — Florida Legislature (Online Sunshine)
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.