About Us & Editorial Standards
Last Reviewed & Audited: 2026 Statutory Release | Published by US Probate Calculator Editorial & Research Desk
Our Mission & Transparency Commitment
Navigating estate administration and county probate court following the death of a family member is one of life’s most stressful financial and legal experiences. US Probate Calculator was founded to bring clarity, mathematical accuracy, and plain-English statutory context to probate costs across all 50 US states.
Our platform equips executors, personal representatives, estate heirs, and fiduciary professionals with immediate, data-backed estimates of statutory attorney fees, executor commissions, county court petition filing fees, and small estate threshold eligibility.
Our Legal Research & Verification Methodology
To maintain adherence to Google’s Search Quality (E-E-A-T) and YMYL (Your Money, Your Life) guidelines, every calculation formula, statutory threshold, and legal guide on this platform undergoes a multi-layer verification process:
Every fee bracket is coded directly from primary state statutes (including California Probate Code § 10810, Florida Statutes § 733.6171, New York SCPA § 2307, and Texas Estates Code § 352.002).
Court filing fee baselines and mandatory publication schedules are audited against local county probate registers and judicial council schedules.
Small estate affidavit threshold limits and statutory fee caps are updated annually to reflect state legislative adjustments and cost-of-living revisions.
All calculations run locally in the user's browser. We never collect, store, or sell sensitive family estate valuations or private financial data.
Editorial & Statutory Research Desk
The content and calculation engine on US Probate Calculator are maintained by legal researchers and fiduciary technology specialists dedicated to demystifying probate. Every formula is verified against state codes to ensure accuracy across all 50 US jurisdictions.
Our research desk focuses exclusively on US estate administration, statutory fee schedules, small estate affidavit limits, and probate court procedural requirements.
Corrections & Data Update Policy
We are committed to total accuracy. When state legislatures or county probate courts enact statutory fee adjustments or modify small estate threshold caps, our team audits and updates the corresponding calculation rules. If you are an estate attorney or court clerk with updated local fee schedules, please report them via our Contact Desk.
Important Educational & Legal Disclaimer
US Probate Calculator is an independent educational and financial calculation platform. Calculations and explanations are provided for general educational purposes only and do not constitute formal legal, accounting, tax, or fiduciary counsel. Probate laws, judicial guidelines, and county filing costs vary. For formal representation or legal advice, please consult an attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.