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Wisconsin executor fee calculator
A Wisconsin personal representative's commission is 2% of the inventory value of the property, minus mortgages and liens, plus net principal gains. The court must approve it, and a different rate can be agreed in writing (Wis. Stat. § 857.05).
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Source: Wis. Stat. § 857.05. 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.
Wisconsin executor fee rates
| Part of the estate | Rate |
|---|---|
| Inventory value less liens, plus net gains | 2% |
Source: Wis. Stat. § 857.05.
What the fee is based on
The inventory value of the property for which the personal representative is accountable, less mortgages or liens, plus net principal gains (Wis. Stat. § 857.05(2)).
Worked example
- Inventory value less mortgages and liens, plus net gains: $400,000
| 2% of the commission base | $8,000 |
| Total | $8,000 |
What can change the amount
- The person who died and the personal representative, or the people who inherit the majority interest, can agree in writing to a different rate (§ 857.05(2)).
- The court can allow more for unusual difficulty or extraordinary work, or cut the commission if the representative neglected the job (§ 857.05(2)).
Common questions
How much does an executor get paid in Wisconsin?
A Wisconsin personal representative's commission is 2% of the inventory value of the property, minus mortgages and liens, plus net principal gains. The court must approve it, and a different rate can be agreed in writing (Wis. Stat. § 857.05).
What is the executor fee on $400,000 in Wisconsin?
The Wisconsin formula gives $8,000 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 Wisconsin?
The inventory value of the property for which the personal representative is accountable, less mortgages or liens, plus net principal gains (Wis. Stat. § 857.05(2)).
Can a Wisconsin executor get more or less than the formula?
The person who died and the personal representative, or the people who inherit the majority interest, can agree in writing to a different rate (§ 857.05(2)).
What else changes executor pay in Wisconsin?
The court can allow more for unusual difficulty or extraordinary work, or cut the commission if the representative neglected the job (§ 857.05(2)).
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Sources
- Wis. Stat. § 857.05 — Wisconsin Legislative Reference Bureau
We last checked the statute text against the official publishers in August 2026.