California Probate Fee Calculator

Use the calculator below to estimate the statutory attorney and executor fees for a California probate.

California Probate Fee Calculator

Estimate the statutory attorney and executor fees for a California probate, set by Probate Code section 10810.

Use the total appraised value of the estate’s assets. Do not subtract mortgages or other debts, because California sets the fee on the gross value.

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Statutory attorney fee $0
Statutory executor fee (the same amount) $0
Combined ordinary fees $0
How the attorney fee breaks down

California applies a sliding rate to each layer of the estate’s value.

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About this estimate. These figures show the statutory fees for ordinary services under California Probate Code sections 10810 and 10800. The attorney and the executor or administrator are each entitled to this amount, though an executor who is also a beneficiary often waives the fee. Courts may also award extraordinary fees for extra work such as selling real property or handling litigation, and a probate involves additional costs such as court filing fees, the probate referee’s appraisal fee, and publication. This tool is for general information only, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship.