Schedule of fiduciary fees
Clear, hourly rates for professional fiduciary services. Effective December 2025.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
Professional Fiduciary RateA California-licensed professional fiduciary and National Certified Guardian serving as Trustee, Conservator, Estate Administrator, Executor and Agent under Power of Attorney. Services include, but are not limited to:
|
$180/hr |
Sale or Transfer of Real PropertyIncludes negotiating the realtor's commission, reviewing and signing the listing agreement and disclosures, evaluating offers and counteroffers, signing final seller documents, and addressing post-sale risks and liabilities. |
1% |
Associate Fiduciary & Project Management
|
$160/hr |
Administrative AssistantMail handling, invoicing, bill payment processing, document organization and other clerical support. |
$140/hr |
Court AppearancesAttending hearings and providing testimony. |
$210/hr |
Court approval. All conservatorship fees are subject to court approval under the California Probate Code and/or local court rules. Extraordinary probate fees for estate representatives also require court approval. Statutory probate fees will not be paid unless and until ordered by the court.
Trustee fees. Trustee fees may be paid from trust assets unless a specific court order requires prior court approval. For complex trusts that require extensive management, fees may be negotiated as a percentage of the annual market value of assets under management.
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