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If the value of the estate in British Columbia does not exceed $25,000, no probate fee is payable, and only the basic application fee of $200 is required. For large estate, it is possible to reduce probate fees with proper estate planning.
Legal Costs. Each state has different probate laws, so the costs can vary a great deal. For most estates, both an executor and a lawyer will be required for the probate process. Some states set a limit on the amount of fees that lawyers and executors can charge for probate services. For example, in California, attorneys and executors can each take a maximum of 4 percent of the first $100,000 of the gross value of the estate, then 3 percent of the next $100,000, then 2 percent of the next $800,000, then 1 percent of anything over that amount.