Standard hourly fee is $125 - $200

Fiduciary Accountings hourly fee is $175

Certain projects, a flat fee may be negotiated

Out- of- pocket expenses are billed to the client at cost

PROBATE ESTATE STATUTORY FEE SCHEDULE

When appointed by the court to serve as the personal representative for an estate, fees are calculated based on a percentage of the estate’s assets, as governed by California Probate Code 10800

4% of the first $100,000 3% of the next $100,000 2% of the next $800,000 1% of the next $9,000,000 0.5% of the next $15,000,000 Court discretion after $25,000,000

In addition to statutory fees, Probate Code 10801 allows for additional fees for extraordinary services such as, but not limited to, tax issues, real property sales and litigation. Fees for extraordinary services are subject to court approval and are charged at $175-$200 per hour.

** The rates listed above are the current rates for services as of January 1, 2025. Current clients will be given a 30-day notice of any future rate increase.