Probate (or Administration/Reseal) Costs & Fees in the Northern 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 Northern Territory of Australia:
- Supreme Court of Northern Territory Search Fee
- Supreme Court of Northern Territory Filing Fee
- Probate Solicitor Fees
1 Supreme Court of Northern Territory Search Fee
This Supreme Court of Northern Territory a search of the court's probate records to be conducted prior to the application being sworn. The fixed-cost associatetd with this search is $35.00.
2 Supreme Court of Northern Territory Filing Fee
The Supreme Court of Northern Territory charges a fixed cost for Probate applications. The current filing fee for the 2024/2025 financial year is $1,464.00. This will be payable directly to the Supreme Court of Northern Territory.
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