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Probate Court Fees
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| ACCOUNTINGS (Conservatorship only) | $10.00 |
| CERTIFIED COPY (plus copy charges of $0.25 per page) | $5.00 |
COURT COST (total gross value of probate estate):
| Estate Value | Court Cost |
|---|---|
| $0 - $4,999 | $25.00 |
| $5,000 - $19,999 | $45.00 |
| $20,000 - $59,999 | $67.50 |
| $60,000 - $99,999 | $95.00 |
| $100,000 - $599,999 | $95.00 plus .0015 over $100,000 - see EXAMPLE #1 BELOW |
| $600,000 - unlimited | $845.00 on the first $600,000 plus .0025 in excess of $600,000 - see EXAMPLE #2 BELOW |
EXAMPLE #1:
If the estate is worth $325,000.00. The first $100,000.00 has a fee of $95.00. The remaining $225,000.00 is multiplied by .0015 for a total of $337.50. Add together $95.00 plus $337.50 for a total filing fee of $432.50.
EXAMPLE #2:
If the estate is worth $925,000.00. The first $600,000.00 has a fee of $845.00 (computed using the formula in EXAMPLE #1). The remaining $325,000.00 is multiplied by .0025 for a total of $812.50. Add together $845.00 plus $812.50 for a total filing fee of $1,657.50.
| Total Estate Value | Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Below $100.00 | $12.50 |
| $100.00 - $4,999.99 | $25.00 |
| $5,000.00 - $19,999.99 | $45.00 |
| $20,000.00 - $25,000.00 | $67.50 |
| Publication | Cost |
|---|---|
| The Chronicle | $30.00 |
| Twin City News | $30.00 |
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| All Petitions/Complaints/Summons | $150.00 |
| Motions | No Charge |
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conservatorship | $150.00 |
| Demand for Notice | $5.00 |
| Exemplified/Authenticated Copy | $20.00 |
| Guardianship | $150.00 |
| Marriage License | $30.00 |
| Marriage License Correction | $6.75 |
| Photo Copies (per copy) | $0.25 |
| Subsequent Administration (to re-open estate) | $22.50 |