I am so sorry for your loss.  I would not act with out the consent of the other beneficiaries.  It could be seen as a breach of your Fiduciary duty.  Your requires does not seem unreasonable but as for being based upon law, that may be a different story. It is not a debt of the estate.  It is a debt you chose to incur to do the right thing. I would offer the bill to be paid by the estate given the circumstances.  If the other beneficiaries do not agree well then I might consider taking the fee permitted - you could even agree to a lesser fee - to at least cover the expense.  Good luck.