Estate Settlement Cost Calculator
Estimate total estate administration costs including attorney, executor, court, and accounting fees.
Legal Disclaimer
This calculator provides general estimates only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws, regulations, and court procedures vary significantly by jurisdiction. Consult a licensed attorney in your area for advice specific to your situation.
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Total Settlement Cost
$118,100.00
Cost as % of Estate5.9%
Attorney Fees$70,000.00
Executor Fees$40,000.00
Court Filing Fees$600.00
Accounting Fees$7,000.00
Appraisal Costs$500.00
Litigation Costs$0.00
Ancillary Probate Cost$0.00
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Estate Value — total gross assets before liabilities.
- Set Complexity (Simple, Moderate, Complex) and indicate if the estate is Contested.
- Indicate if Real Estate is included and Number of States with property (ancillary probate).
- Review Total Settlement Cost and Cost as % of Estate.
- Attorney fees for probate are often statutory (e.g. 4% of first $100K in California) — verify your state's rules.
- Well-organized estates with a revocable living trust can avoid probate and reduce settlement costs significantly.
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