Shawn Breyer
Most attorneys can’t give you an exact price on the cost of probate in Georgia.
They just tell you it’s $xxx per hour and they have no idea how long it’ll take.
This article will break down the exact costs of probate you’ll pay.
We even built a calculator for our team to price probate that you can use.
Keep scrolling to get it.
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This is the exact calculator we use for our probate proposals.
No other probate lawyer is this transparent with their cost of probate in Georgia.
See exactly how much probate will cost you.
Estimated Estate Size:
For example:
Here are the payment options that we provide.
NOTE: You can reimburse yourself from the estate at the end of probate for:
These are just example numbers.
How this works:
| Payment Option | Total Fee | Payment Details |
|---|---|---|
| Estate-Paid | $20,000 (2x) | The estate covers all costs, with no out-of-pocket expense for you. |
| Payment Plan | $15,000 (1.5x) | Spread the cost over 6 monthly payments. |
| Full Payment Upfront | $10,000 | Pay the entire fee at the beginning of the process. |
Here are the types of costs that can be associated with the probate process.
A probate lawyer in Georgia will either charge you:
Our probate firm charges flat rate fees.
You’ll get a fully itemized list of all the work upfront.
This allows you to properly plan your finances.
And not worry about how much your lawyer will end up charging you.
Our flat fee rates are:
| Estate Value Range | Lawyer Fees |
|---|---|
| Up to $75k | $4,000 |
| $75k - $225k | $6,500 |
| Over $225k | 3% of the estate value |
Probate lawyers who charge hourly can charge up to $450 per hour.
These lawyers won’t be able to give you a total price that’s set in stone.
You’ll get the bill for probate at the end.
And hopefully, how much you owe is not a surprise.
You want to work with lawyers who make the cost of probate in Georgia easy to understand.
Fill out the form on this page to work with our probate lawyers.
Who pays probate lawyer fees depends on how the attorney sets up your payment plan.
The options you have are:
(We include the filing fees in our flat rate probate fees from the table above.)
Probate court filing fees range from $225 – $265.
This covers the filing fees for:
Executor fees are paid to the executor for managing the estate.
They have nothing to do with the probate lawyer.
Executors can charge up to 1.75% of the estate’s value in fees.
Probating a will on your own is normal.
The easy part is filing the will.
The hard part is:
You shouldn’t have to figure this out while mourning the loss of a loved one.
We make understanding the cost of probate in Georgia easy for you.
Fill out the form to get professional guidance through the probate process.
Probate can be confusing and stressful. Incorrectly filled-out probate petitions can cause delays, rejections, and added stress. We will fill out your petition for you (for FREE).
Fill out the form to have us fill out your petition for you (at no charge). We can only offer 5 free petitions per week, so act fast to secure your spot and avoid the hassle of probate.
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Our Georgia probate lawyers work remotely, so you don’t have to visit an office. Here are all the counties we serve in Georgia.
