Cost of Probate in NSW

Our Fees

The total cost of Probate in NSW consists of several fees and costs that are involved in
a Probate application.

Most firms charge their professional cost of obtaining a Grant according to Schedule 3 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulations 2015 (NSW). This scale is dependent on the gross value of the Estate and does not include property or other assets which are owned jointly with another individual. 

However, NSW Probate aims to provide high-quality legal services well below this scale.  NSW Probate offers a Fixed-Fee Service to its clients. A comprehensive breakdown of the costs is explained below.

Assisted Grant of Probate

$1100 including GST*

Package Includes:

For a fixed fee of $1100 including GST*, our probate lawyers will take care of the basics, including:

Package Excludes:

Fixed Fee:

Enjoy our affordable, fixed fee service for renunciation of probate by executor at $181.50, including GST*. No hidden costs for straightforward probate applications.

The amount of $181.50 is comprised of the following:
a)  $165 – Professional fee excluding GST
b)  $16.50 – 10% GST

 *Excluding court filing fee which is subject to the gross value of the Estate, NSW Online Registry advertising fee of $55

Grant Of Probate

$1,741.20 including GST*

Package Includes:

For a fixed fee of $1,741.20 including GST* our probate lawyers will take care of everything, including:

Fixed Fee:

Enjoy our affordable, fixed fee service at $1,741.20 including GST*.
No hidden costs for straightforward probate applications.

The amount of $1,741.20 is comprised of the following:
a)  $1500 – Professional fee excluding GST
b)  $150 – 10% GST
c)  $55 – Notice of Intended Application Fee
d)  $36.20 – Express postage for documents and filing

 *Excluding court filing fee which is subject to the gross value of the Estate.

Other Associated Costs

Outlays

* Please note that the above outlays are subject to change from time to time and that NSW Probate does not have any control over such changes.

Court Filing Fees

To file an application for Probate, a filing fee will be payable to the Supreme Court of NSW. The amount of the filing-fee is dependent on the gross value of the Estate. 

The current filing fees for the 2024/2025 tax year as follow: 

Reimbursement of Probate Costs From The Estate​

The filing fee and solicitor’s professional costs associated with obtaining a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration can be reimbursed from the Deceased Estate prior to any distribution, after the Grant has been issued by the Supreme Court.

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