Queensland Consolidated Regulations

UNIFORM CIVIL PROCEDURE RULES 1999 - REG 657E

657E Decision on application for commission

(1) In deciding an application for commission by a trustee of an estate, the court may take into account—

(a) the value and composition of the estate; and

(b) the provisions of the will or trust instrument for the estate; and

(c) the conduct of all persons (including the parties) connected with the administration of the estate; and

(d) the nature, extent and value of work done by persons other than the trustee, including non-professional work delegated to a lawyer; and

(e) the result of any assessment of the estate account, including the scope and merit of any objections raised in a notice of objection before the estate account is passed; and

(f) the efficiency of the administration of the estate; and

(g) any other matter the court considers relevant.

(2) The court may make any order for commission the court considers appropriate.