Trustee compensation should reflect the scope of work, risk, and skill required. The cleanest outcomes happen when the trust is clear, the trustee communicates early and often, and records show the value delivered. Whether the trustee is a family member or a professional office, transparency plus strong documentation keeps fees fair—and relationships intact.

Florida provides a clear statutory framework for compensating personal representatives and flexible guidelines for compensating trustees. As of 2025, executors may rely on the sliding scale of percentages provided by statute, with the option to request more or less based on the work required.

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