cost of probate in california
Additional Probate Costs: What Other Fees May be Expected? Additional fees include probate courtâs fees, which is $320 in California, plus surcharges. California has lower court costs than other states, which can charge from $1,000 to $3,000, due to a law limiting cost hikes. Other fees go to the appraisal of the estate by referees, who receive 0.1% of the assets in California. The costs of probate vary from state to state.