Estimate statutory attorney and executor fees for a California estate using the Probate Code §10810 fee schedule. Enter your estate's property values to see potential costs — and the savings a living trust provides.
California probate attorney and personal representative fees are set by statute under Probate Code Section 10810. Both the attorney and the personal representative are each entitled to the full statutory fee — meaning the total statutory fees are double the schedule below.
| Estate Value Tier | Rate | Fee on This Tier | Running Total (One Party) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First $100,000 | 4% | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| Next $100,000 | 3% | $3,000 | $7,000 |
| Next $800,000 | 2% | Up to $16,000 | $23,000 |
| Next $9,000,000 | 1% | Up to $90,000 | $113,000 |
| Next $15,000,000 | 0.5% | Up to $75,000 | $188,000 |
Important: Fees are based on gross estate value — the fair market value of all probate assets, without deducting mortgages, liens, or other debts. A home worth $1,200,000 with a $700,000 mortgage is valued at $1,200,000 for fee calculation purposes.
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