Fees are set by statute as a percentage of the gross value of the estate.

Fees are on a per-hour basis, as guided by the Probate Code and the California Rules of Court. Those fees are requested by petition and are approved by the court.

Fees may be a percentage of the estate, or billed on a "per hour" basis, depending on the size of the estate, the tasks required, and the level of skill needed for those administrative tasks. Hourly fees billed at $180 per hour.

Fees are billed on a per-hour basis: $180 per hour ($3 per minute)