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South Carolina executor fee calculator
South Carolina caps personal representative pay at 5% of the appraised value of the probate estate's personal property plus real estate sale proceeds, plus up to 5% of estate income, with a $50 minimum (S.C. Code Ann. § 62-3-719).
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Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 62-3-719. 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.
South Carolina executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| Personal property plus authorized real-estate sale proceeds | Up to 5% |
| Income earned by the estate | Up to 5% |
| Minimum commission | $50 |
Source: S.C. Code Ann. § 62-3-719.
What the fee is based on
The appraised value of the probate estate's personal property plus proceeds of real property sold under the will or a court order (S.C. Code Ann. § 62-3-719(a)); income earned by the estate (§ 62-3-719(b)).
Worked example
- Appraised personal property of the probate estate: $300,000
- Income earned by the probate estate: $5,000
| 5% of personal property and real-estate sale proceeds | $15,000 |
| 5% of income | $250 |
| Total | $15,250 |
What can change the amount
- The income commission isn't paid if the probate judge finds unreasonable conduct or delay (§ 62-3-719(b)).
- Co-personal representatives share one maximum commission (§ 62-3-719(e)).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in South Carolina?
South Carolina caps personal representative pay at 5% of the appraised value of the probate estate's personal property plus real estate sale proceeds, plus up to 5% of estate income, with a $50 minimum (S.C. Code Ann. § 62-3-719).
What is the executor fee on the example estate in South Carolina?
The South Carolina formula gives $15,250 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 South Carolina?
The appraised value of the probate estate's personal property plus proceeds of real property sold under the will or a court order (S.C. Code Ann. § 62-3-719(a)); income earned by the estate (§ 62-3-719(b)).
Can a South Carolina executor get more or less than the formula?
The income commission isn't paid if the probate judge finds unreasonable conduct or delay (§ 62-3-719(b)).
What else changes executor pay in South Carolina?
Co-personal representatives share one maximum commission (§ 62-3-719(e)).
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Sources
- S.C. Code Ann. § 62-3-719 — South Carolina Legislative Services Agency
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.