Trusts: If the deceased had a trust, you will not need to go through probate. Trusts are created to allow the deceased's family and friends to inherit without having to go through the long and expensive probate process.
You can complete probate on your own, but an attorney can make the process easier.
Yes, you can probate a will in California without a lawyer. This approach, often called “pro se” probate, is permitted by California law. If the estate is straightforward—such as having a single beneficiary or only a few, easily identifiable assets—handling probate yourself might be a feasible option.
4% on the first $100,000 of the estate's value. 3% on the next $100,000. 2% on the next $800,000.
For the first $100,000 of the estate value, both parties are entitled to 4%. For the next $100,000, they receive 3%. For the following $800,000, they receive 2%.
Here's a breakdown: 4% on the first $100,000 of the estate's value. 3% on the next $100,000. 2% on the next $800,000.
For the first $100,000 of the estate value, both parties are entitled to 4%. For the next $100,000, they receive 3%. For the following $800,000, they receive 2%. For the next $9 million, they receive 1%.
(1) Four percent on the first one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (2) Three percent on the next one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000). (3) Two percent on the next eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000).