Understanding Probate Fees in California
California probate fees are set by statute and are generally calculated using the gross value of the probate estate. Mortgages, liens, and debts are usually not deducted when determining statutory probate compensation.
California Statutory Probate Fee Schedule
| Estate Value | Statutory Fee Percentage |
|---|---|
| First $100,000 | 4% |
| Next $100,000 | 3% |
| Next $800,000 | 2% |
| Next $9 Million | 1% |
| Next $15 Million | 0.5% |
| Above $25 Million | Reasonable amount determined by the court |
Example Probate Fees
A California probate estate valued at $1 million may generate approximately $23,000 in statutory attorney fees and approximately the same amount for executor or administrator fees. Additional probate costs and extraordinary attorney fees may also apply.
Additional Probate Costs in Los Angeles
Court Costs
Filing fees, certified copies, and court-related probate expenses.
Administration Costs
Publication, bond premiums, probate referee fees, and accounting expenses.
Extraordinary Fees
Contested matters, litigation, real estate sales, tax issues, and complex asset work.
Los Angeles Probate Attorney
Sirkin Law Group, PC assists clients throughout Los Angeles County and California with probate administration, probate litigation, trust disputes, estate planning, and conservatorship matters.