Probate and Administration Ordinance

A commission at the rate of five per cent on the first
            $1,000,
            two and one half per cent on the next
            $4,000
            and one per cent on the balance, or such lower rate or rates as the court may approve on
            the application of the Official Administrator in the case of any particular estate,
            shall be chargeable on the gross value of all property of whatsoever nature received or
            taken possession of, or realized or otherwise dealt with, by the Official Administrator
            under this Ordinance.