Probate (or Administration/Reseal) Costs & Fees in the Australian Capital Territory - 2024/2025
Current Fees - Last annual update: 1 July 2024
There are three main costs for applying for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) in the ACT:
- Supreme Court of ACT Filing Fee
- Public Notice / Advertising Fee
- Solicitor Fee
1 Supreme Court of ACT Filing Fee
The ACT Supreme Court requires an application filing fee in order to assess an application for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing). The amount of the filing-fee corresponds to the gross value of the estate in ACT.
The following are the current filing fees for the respective estates, for the 2024/2025 financial year:
| Gross Value of ACT Estate | Court Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | Fee waived |
| $50,000 or more, but less than $250,000 | $1,085.00 |
| $250,000 or more, but less than $500,000 | $1,371.00 |
| $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 | $2,072.00 |
| $1,000,000 or more | $2,760.00 |
The gross value of the estate is found by summing the value of all estate assets located in the ACT, such as bank accounts, real estate, shares, acommodation bonds etc. Note: in most cases, super & life insurance are not included in this gross value calculation.
2 Public Notice / Advertising Fee
Prior to 1 March 2022, the court required a notice of any application for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) for the ACT to be published in a daily newspaper circulating generally in the ACT. Fortunately, the court has replaced this outdated system with a new online notice system, which is faster and more affordable.
The cost of advertising the intent to apply for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) on the new ACT notice platform is $59.00. We will take care of the publication of this notice for your matter at-cost.
3 Probate Solicitor Fees
Hourly billable rates / phone calls / printing / postage?.
No. Unlike most firms, we do NOT charge an hourly rate for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) applications, nor do we add on any hidden costs.
The entire cost for obtaining Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) will be clearly outlined to you before you decide to proceed.
As a firm specialising in deceased estates, National Probate and Estates Group is uniquely positioned with sophisticated in-house automation and streamlined processes that enables us to offer highly competitive rates, usually much more affordable than a suburban law firm would charge.. We charge in accordance with the complexity of the matter, rather than as a percentage of the estate
Furthermore, we take into account the following when providing discounted quotes:
- Straightforward wills
- Simple estate structures
- 2 or fewer executors
- Other simplifying circumstances.
We are able to serve clients all across Australia as well as overseas. Get a quick quote for your consideration.
Get a fixed-fee quote for obtaining Probate