Alberta does not have a precise statutory formula for calculating executor fees. Instead, guidance is found within the Surrogate Rules and case law interpreting what constitutes fair compensation. Factors typically include: the size and complexity of the estate, the skill and efficiency demonstrated by the executor, and the actual time spent administering the estate. While there is no set percentage, courts often use 3-5% of the estate’s gross value as a general benchmark.

Learn the essential duties of an executor in Alberta's probate process, from asset management to estate distribution.