Civil Code Article 1211-1
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
An executor of a will is entitle to equitable remuneration for his or her performance of duty, the amount of which shall be determined by agreement between the heir(s) and the executor, unless the testator instructs otherwise. The court shall determine the amount of remuneration when the parties fail to reach an agreement.
中文原文 民法第1211-1條
除遺囑人另有指定外，遺囑執行人就其職務之執行，得請求相當之報酬，其數額由繼承人與遺囑執行人協議定之；不能協議時，由法院酌定之。