How much does probate court cost?

The table below is only Statutory Fee, there are many costs that are not included, such as

Appraiser fees – Paid separately to professionals who value estate assets.
Court filing fees – Additional fees for petitions, inventories, and other filings.
Other professional fees – E.g., accountant, tax advisor, or real estate agent fees.
Bond premiums – If the executor is required to post a bond.
Miscellaneous costs – Such as publication of notices, postage, or property maintenance.

In the case of an unfortunately complex probate process, the statutory fee may constitute only a small fraction of the overall costs.

Additionally, probate courts assess statutory fees based on the gross value of the asset, without accounting for any outstanding mortgage obligations. For example, if a property is valued at $1 million but carries a $500,000 mortgage, the court will calculate fees using the full $1 million value—not the net equity of $500,000.

Estate Value	Fee Percentage	Total Fee
$100,000	8%	$8,000
$200,000	6%	$14,000
$400,000	4%	$22,000
$500,000	4%	$26,000
$700,000	4%	$34,000
$800,000	4%	$38,000
$900,000	4%	$42,000
$1,000,000	4%	$46,000
$1,500,000	2%	$56,000
$2,000,000	2%	$66,000
$2,500,000	2%	$76,000
$3,000,000	2%	$86,000
$4,000,000	2%	$106,000
$5,000,000	2%	$126,000
$10,000,000	2%	$226,000
$25,000,000	1%	$376,000