§ 2305 Fees of appraisers

When someone is appointed to appraise property in an estate, they get paid for their work. This payment covers both their actual costs and a fee for the time and effort they put into doing the appraisal. The court decides how much that fee should be.

Before getting paid, the appraiser has to file a sworn statement with the court. This statement needs to explain what work they did and list any expenses they had. The court then reviews this information and sets the exact amount the appraiser will be paid. Once the court approves the amount, the estate's executor or administrator (called the fiduciary) is responsible for paying the appraiser.

This process makes sure appraisers get fair payment for their work while keeping the court involved in checking that the fees are reasonable. It also protects the estate by requiring proof of what work was actually done before any money changes hands.