Quick answer: No, Rhode Island co-executors don't automatically each collect their own full compensation with a combined total that grows by headcount. R.I. Gen. Laws § 33-14-8 contains no separate provision for multiple executors — the same "just compensation" standard governs, reviewed as a line item within the single account co-executors typically file together with the probate court. Estimate the underlying just range first with the Rhode Island executor fee calculator.
One account, one compensation line to review
The court weighs what's just given who actually did the work
Because § 33-14-8's "just" standard has no percentage or factor list to apply mechanically, a probate court reviewing compensation for co-executors would naturally look at what each person actually contributed to the administration — consistent with how the same court would judge a sole executor's compensation as just or not.
The voluntary-administration no-fee rule applies the same way
Real coordination costs, same as anywhere
Co-executors in Rhode Island share fiduciary duties, and disagreements about pace, priorities, or how to divide tasks can slow administration or invite disputes — a practical consideration independent of how compensation eventually gets reviewed.
Worked example
Two siblings serve as co-executors of a Rhode Island estate. One handles the bulk of the administrative work; the other contributes occasionally. A sole executor doing all the work might reasonably bill 40 hours at $40/hr, or $1,600.
| Co-executor | Hours | Rate | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibling A (primary administrator) | 32 hrs | $40/hr | $1,280 |
| Sibling B (occasional support) | 8 hrs | $40/hr | $320 |
Each figure reflects that person's own share of what the account, jointly filed, presents as just compensation for their own time, combining to roughly the same total a sole executor's full administration would have reasonably cost.
A local probate attorney can review your estate — many offer a free consultation.