Fees
A Probate Fee is charged for the administrative processing of the estate. This fee is based on the total gross estate, as stated in the tables below. There may also be charges for additional services including, but not limited to, the following: extra Letters of Administration; plain, certified or exemplified copies; entering claims; entering caveat papers; and certified mail fees for notices.
Regular Estate Probate Fee
| If the value of the (REGULAR) probate estate is at least | but is less than | the fee is |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $10,000 | $50 |
| $10,000 | $20,000 | $100 |
| $20,000 | $50,000 | $150 |
| $50,000 | $75,000 | $200 |
| $75,000 | $100,000 | $300 |
| $100,000 | $250,000 | $400 |
| $250,000 | $500,000 | $500 |
| $500,000 | $750,000 | $750 |
| $750,000 | $1,000,000 | $1,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $1,500 |
| $2,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $2,500 |
| $5,000,000 | --------------- | $2,500 plus .02% of excess over $5,000,000 |
Small Estate Probate Fee
| If the value of the (Small) probate estate is at least | but is less than | the fee is |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $200 | $2 |
| $200 | $5,000 | 1% of the value of the small estate |
| See Regular Estate Probate Fee For Small Estates Over $5,000 | ||
Other Fees
| Item | Fee | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Claims Fee | $3.00 | |
| Plain Copies | .50¢ per page | |
| Certified Copies | .50¢ per page plus $2.00 | Only needed for official use |
| Exemplified Copies | .50¢ per page plus $6.00 | Only needed for out-of-state official use |
| Letters of Administration | $1.00 | Only issued to PR and Attorney |
| Filing a Will for Safekeeping | $5.00 | See 'Wills' section of FAQ |
| Caveat, Controversial Fees, Exceptions | $10.00 | Call the office for additional Court fees |
| Ancillary (Foreign) Proceedings | 1% of the value of the gross estate, not to exceed $100.00 |
Only used when decedent resided out-of-state |