Enter Total Value Of Estate
Please enter a value between $150,000 and $25,000,000
Total Fees
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How The Fees Are Calculated
| Calculation | Amount | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 4% of the first $100,000 | ||
| 3% of the next $100,000 | ||
| 2% of the next $800,000 | ||
| 1% of the next $9,000,000 | ||
| .5% of the next $15,000,000 |
How Much Does Probate Cost in California?
California Statutory Probate Attorney’s Fees and Executor Commissions
California probate fees are set forth in California’s statutory rules (Probate Code Section 10810) for the executor or personal representative and the attorney. The fees are calculated as a percentage of the estate and based on the gross value of the estate at the time of death. For example, if a house has a time of death value of $1,000,000 with a $400,000 outstanding mortgage, the gross value of the estate is $1,000,000. The gross value of the estate does not include life insurance policies or retirement accounts with designated beneficiaries or any assets in a living trust.
The court can also award “extraordinary fees” for additional compensation to the attorney or personal representative, for work outside the usual course of probate in an amount the court determines is just and reasonable (Probate Code Section 10811a).
Sample Fees
| Estate Value | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| $350k | $20,000 |
| $500k | $26,000 |
| $750k | $36,000 |
| Estate Value | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| $1m | $46,000 |
| $1.5m | $56,000 |
| $2.3m | $72,000 |
Probate Fee Calculator
Please use the California probate calculator above to estimate Probate attorney’s fees and executor commissions for the administration of estates valued over $150,000 but less than $25,000,000. A reasonable amount is determined by the court for amounts above $25,000,000.
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