On 23/03/2018 22:34, newshound wrote:
That was also my understanding that non-professionals can't claim "time"
expenses. ISTR hearing of one will where the executor was not a
significant beneficiary, except that there was a lump sum in the will as
an appropriate compensation for anticipated time spent.

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..........."Even though Executors are usually responsible for a
substantial amount of work during the administering of the Estate, they
are not entitled to be paid for it unless it allows for it in the Will.
Professionals such as lawyers, banks and accountants do charge fees for
their work if they are appointed as Executors."...........