After a loved one has passed away, you may have found yourself named their estate executor. This role gives you the responsibility of settling the estate of the recently deceased.
Estate settlement can be a grueling process, especially if you're already stressed out and in the process of grieving - settling an estate involves a good deal of paperwork, time, and patience.
In the state of California, you have the right to reject the responsibility of becoming an estate executor. Should you, however, choose to take on this responsibility, you will be compensated for your efforts through the estate, based on the estate’s value. This compensation is known as an executor fee.