First of all, a PR (or executor) does not have to be named as a beneficiary in the Will that they are administering. Secondly, a PR is entitled to a fee for the perfomance of their duties. In MI, there is no set fee that a PR can charge unless it is stated in the Will itself. Under state law the fees should be "reasonable". As a general rule, charges for PR's will run 3-5% of the gross value of the estate. If a beneficiary challenges the fee charged, the probate court judge then determines whether the fees were reasonable or not.