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Probate Fee Calculator

Work out probate fee instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Probate Fee Calculator

Probate or grant fees are charged either as a flat application fee or as a percentage of the gross estate subject to a ceiling. Because the fee is normally payable before the estate's assets can be released, executors often need to fund it from borrowing or a bank's probate facility.

Formulas

Ad valorem fee

Fee = min(Gross estate x Rate %, Cap)

Total

Total = Ad valorem fee + Fixed application and copy fees

Worked example

With the default values below, Probate Fee Calculator returns Total probate fee of $63,000.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Gross estate value
8,000,000
Ad valorem probate fee rate
0.75
Cap on the ad valorem fee
75,000
Fixed application and copy fees
3,000

Results

Total probate fee
$63,000.00
Ad valorem element
$60,000.00
Fee as % of estate value
0.7875%
Cap status
Below the cap

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2Ad valorem fee
  3. 3Total
  4. 4Total probate fee= 63,000.00
  5. 5Ad valorem element= 60,000.00
  6. 6Fee as % of estate value= 0.7875
  7. 7Cap status= Below the cap

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to 4 decimal places, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Indicative estimate only. Fees, entitlements, limits and formulas vary by jurisdiction, statute, policy wording and the facts of the case. This is not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice — confirm with a qualified professional or the relevant authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the fee based on gross or net estate?

Commonly gross value of assets in the jurisdiction, before deducting the mortgage or other debts — which can make the fee larger than expected.

Who pays the probate fee?

It is an administration expense of the estate, so it is ultimately borne by the residue.

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