California Probate Calculator

California sets the attorney’s fee and the personal representative’s fee by statute — a percentage of the estate’s gross value under Probate Code §§ 10800 and 10810. Enter an estate value below to estimate what probate would cost.

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California Probate Cost Calculator

What Could Probate Cost?

Estimate statutory attorney and personal representative compensation based on the gross value of property passing through a California probate estate.

Estimate your probate costs

Use the gross value of assets that may be subject to probate, before subtracting mortgages, loans, or other debts.

Used only to identify whether a simplified California transfer procedure may be worth discussing.

Will the personal representative take statutory compensation?
Does the estate include a California primary residence?
Optional cost details
Include the initial probate filing fee?

This prototype uses the 2026 statewide $435 first-filed probate petition fee.

If known, enter only property expected to be appraised by a probate referee. Leave blank if unsure.

This calculator provides a general estimate only. It is not legal advice and does not determine whether probate is required.

What this calculator includes

California Probate Code sections 10800 and 10810 use the same percentage schedule for ordinary statutory compensation of the personal representative and the attorney for the personal representative. The calculation is based on estate value without subtracting encumbrances or other obligations.

The estimate does not include publication charges, bond premiums, additional petitions, certified copies, recording charges, taxes, accounting expenses, litigation expenses, real-estate transaction expenses, or court-approved extraordinary compensation.

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