1. Every figure traces to a primary source
We build each state page from the state's own official code — the legislature's statute portal, the official court rules, or, where neither sets a formula, the probate court's own published standard. Where a figure comes from a secondary source instead (a law firm's summary, a practitioner's stated range), we say so explicitly and mark it as an informal estimate, never presented as a statutory figure.
2. We link the primary source on every page
Every calculator and guide links directly to the statute or official rule it's built on, so you can read the original text yourself rather than take our summary on faith.
3. We flag when the law has changed
Several states have repealed or amended their compensation formulas in recent years. Where that's happened, we show the current rule as the operative figure and note the prior rule as historical context only, clearly marked as no longer in effect — because outdated figures are still circulating elsewhere online, and we don't want to be one more source repeating them.
4. All math is independently verified
Every worked example and every default calculation on this site is checked against the cited formula before publication, not just written to look plausible.
5. We review our figures periodically
Statutes and fee schedules change. We periodically re-check each state's figures against the current official source and correct any page where something has changed.
Found an error?
If a figure on this site looks wrong, out of date, or doesn't match the statute we've cited, please let us know. We'll verify it against the official source and correct it.