CA Probate Fee Calculator

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California Probate Fee Calculator

Calculate ordinary statutory compensation for the personal representative and attorney by estate fee tier.

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When this applies For ordinary California probate services with a statutory fee base up to $25 million. Court approval, extraordinary work, and other estate expenses are separate.

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Use the fee base calculated under Rule 7.705. Amount in U.S. dollars.

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A $500,000 statutory fee base produces $13,000 per role under the ordinary schedule.

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Method & sources

Apply each statutory percentage only to the portion of the fee base in its tier. The ordinary schedule applies separately to the representative and attorney when both are entitled to the full award.

Can I use the amount the heirs will receive?

Use the statutory accounting base. Rule 7.705 starts with inventory and appraisal and provides adjustments for certain receipts, gains, and losses.

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