Supreme Court Probate Fees
The Supreme Court of Victoria charges two fees for Probate applications:
- Advertisement fee – $25.40
- Filing Fee – From $66.80 to $2,257.80 depending on the value of assets located in VIC
The same Court fees are payable whether you choose to apply yourself, use a solicitor or engage Probate Consultants. They are a fixed cost to all Probate applications.
See how the Filing Fee is calculated below:
| Gross Value of Assets Located in VIC | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than $500,000 | $66.80 |
| More than $500,000 but less than $1,000,000 | $357.80 |
| More than $1,000,000 but less than $2,000,000 | $667.80 |
| More than $2,000,000 but less than $3,000,000 | $1,462.80 |
| More than $3,000,000 | $2,257.80 |
Professional Costs for Probate Assistance
If you require professional assistance with your Probate application, you will pay the fees set by the service provider. Every service provider charges different fees and the variance between these costs can be substantial.
There are two main ways to get assistance with your Probate application:
- Solicitors
- Probate Consultants
There are pros and cons to each option. Finding the best way to apply is an important decision for executors with the costs involved being a significant factor.
Please Note: Executors can engage a Trustee Company to apply for Probate on their behalf if they do not want any involvement in the estate administration.
Probate Solicitors
There is no standard cost that solicitors charge for Probate applications. Fees vary from practitioner to practitioner and practice to practice. Some law firms charge a percentage of the estate, whilst others quote within a range. More lawyers are moving toward a fixed-fee structure, however, there can often be additional charges if the application becomes complex or requires more work than anticipated.
When considering a price quote from a Probate Solicitor, ensure the following has been included:
- GST
- Costs & Disbursements
- Advertisement Fee
- Filing Fee
- Other (admin, stationery, etc.)
If you are quoted a ‘fixed-fee’, it is best to clarify what portion of the overall fees are fixed and under what circumstances additional fees will be incurred. This will avoid Bill Shock and ensure you make a fully informed decision when comparing lawyers.
Probate Consultants
Probate Consultants is Australia’s Premium Probate Solution with affordable service fees that are completely fixed. We empower self-represented applicants to apply for Grants of Probate by providing specialist guidance and support.
Our professional costs are clear and remain the same regardless of the value of the estate, ensuring equality amongst our clients in Victoria. Our transparent quotes include the total out-of-pocket cost involved in obtaining a Grant of Probate in VIC as an SRA. This means you have complete certainty regarding the price of Probate from the beginning – no surprises.
The total cost involved in applying for Probate in Victoria includes:
- Our Fixed-Fee:
- $1,888 inc GST: Conventional Applications
- $2,288 inc GST: Complex Applications
- Advertisement Fee: $25.40
- Supreme Court Filing Fee: $66.80 to $2,257.80
Clients often ask how we can offer such affordable Fixed Fees. Our response is always the same – We are the Probate specialists and Probate is all that we do. We have created an innovative and streamlined application process that makes obtaining a Grant of Probate as an SRA easy and fast. By collaborating with our clients we increase efficiency and ensure optimal lead times. This novel approach allows us to reduce costs without compromising on quality. With over 300 five-star Google Reviews, the results speak for themselves.
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