I should leave this to the legal-eagles here. But I'd say yes. My brother was the exec-whatever when my dad died in 2000, and he was even told by the probate attorney to keep track of his time, as well as expenses. He got an extra couple thou for his troubles(my brother, not the attorney )

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past MB rides:
'68 220D
'68 220D(another one)
'67 230
'84 SD
Current rides:
'06 Lexus RX330
'93 Ford F-250
'96 Corvette
'99 Polaris 700 RMK sled
2011 Polaris Assault
'86 Yamaha TT350(good 'ol thumper)