Louisiana · Set by law
Louisiana executor fee calculator
A Louisiana executor or administrator gets 2.5% of the inventory amount unless the will (called a testament in Louisiana) or an agreement with the heirs sets the pay. The court can raise it if that's too low (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3351).
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Source: La. Code Civ. Proc. arts. 3351–3352. 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.
Louisiana executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| Amount of the inventory | 2.5% |
Source: La. Code Civ. Proc. arts. 3351–3352.
What the fee is based on
The amount of the inventory (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3351).
Worked example
- Amount of the inventory: $400,000
| 2.5% of the inventory | $10,000 |
| Total | $10,000 |
What can change the amount
- An executor gets the reasonable amount the testament provides. An administrator can agree on a reasonable amount with the surviving spouse and the competent heirs or legatees (art. 3351).
- Co-representatives split the pay as the court directs (art. 3352).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in Louisiana?
A Louisiana executor or administrator gets 2.5% of the inventory amount unless the will (called a testament in Louisiana) or an agreement with the heirs sets the pay. The court can raise it if that's too low (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3351).
What is the executor fee on $400,000 in Louisiana?
The Louisiana formula gives $10,000 for the usual executor duties (set by law). Extra work, a clause in the will or a court order can change it.
Which assets count toward the executor fee in Louisiana?
The amount of the inventory (La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3351).
Can a Louisiana executor get more or less than the formula?
An executor gets the reasonable amount the testament provides. An administrator can agree on a reasonable amount with the surviving spouse and the competent heirs or legatees (art. 3351).
What else changes executor pay in Louisiana?
Co-representatives split the pay as the court directs (art. 3352).
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Sources
- La. Code Civ. Proc. arts. 3351–3352 — Louisiana State Legislature
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.