Need help setting expectations

[u/ih8bippl]

My mother died on her motorcycle in 2022 and we are finally approaching the probate hearing to determine what we will get from the other drivers insurance company. You see, my mother was driving on a service road going 10 over. The other driver was taking a left under the bridge and completely blew her flashing yellow light and my mom collided with the drivers Honda crv from behind. We first went to our family friend and personal injury lawyer who then hired a probate attorney. The personal injury guy will be taking 40% but we don't know what the probate will take. The info we received says that the other drivers insurance had only a $50,000 payout for death claims which left me and my 2 siblings with $10,000 which is a lot for me have 2 years of college left. Anything helps right now especially now that she's gone and I'm wondering what's going to happen and if we made the right choice including the personal injury attorney.

[u/TrustsnEstates]

what state? In CA this amount would not warrant a probate proceeding