North Dakota § 30.1-18-21 (3-721) Proceedings for review of employment of agents and compensation of personal representatives and employees of estate

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§ 30.1-18-21 — (3-721) Proceedings for review of employment of agents and compensation of personal representatives and employees of estate

North Dakota § 30.1-18-21

Title 30.1Uniform Probate Code

Ch. 30.1-18Powers and Duties of Personal Representatives

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N.D. Cent. Code § 30.1-18-21 (2026).

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compensation of personal representatives and employees of estate.
After notice to all interested persons, or on petition of an interested person, or on
appropriate motion if administration is supervised, the propriety of employment of any person by
a personal representative, including any attorney, auditor, investment adviser, or other
specialized agent or assistant, the reasonableness of the compensation of any person so
employed, or the reasonableness of the compensation determined by the personal
representative for that person's own services, including services rendered as attorney, may be
reviewed by the court. If the amount of attorney's fees is based upon the value of the decedent's
estate, the fee agreement must be in writing and mailed to all parties who are heirs of the estate
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compensation of personal representatives and employees of estate.
After notice to all interested persons, or on petition of an interested person, or on
appropriate motion if administration is supervised, the propriety of employment of any person by
a personal representative, including any attorney, auditor, investment adviser, or other
specialized agent or assistant, the reasonableness of the compensation of any person so
employed, or the reasonableness of the compensation determined by the personal
representative for that person's own services, including services rendered as attorney, may be
reviewed by the court. If the amount of attorney's fees is based upon the value of the decedent's
estate, the fee agreement must be in writing and mailed to all parties who are heirs of the estate
pursuant to the last will and testament of the decedent. If the decedent died intestate, notice
must be provided to all heirs of the estate in accordance with chapter 30.1-03. Any person who
has received excessive compensation from an estate for services rendered may be ordered to
make appropriate refunds.