Compensation for attorney fees and executor fees are set by California law. They are calculated on the gross value of the estate. In a nutshell, the Attorney and the Executor receive as their fees: 4% on the first $100,000.00 or fraction thereof; 3% on the next $100,000.00 or fraction thereof; 2% on the next $800,000.00 or fraction thereof; 1% on the next $9,000,000.00 or fraction … [Read more...]