This resource is a tool designed to estimate the statutory compensation payable to executors and attorneys in California probate cases. The calculations are based on the gross value of the probate estate, as defined by California Probate Code Sections 10800 and 10810. For example, if a probate estate has a gross value of $500,000, this tool will generate an estimated fee amount for both the executor and the attorney.
Understanding potential costs associated with the probate process is critical for estate planning and administration. Having a preliminary estimate allows beneficiaries and executors to anticipate financial obligations and make informed decisions regarding the handling of estate assets. Historically, probate fees have been a source of uncertainty; this type of instrument brings a degree of transparency to the process.