Probate and Estate Administration Fees
Administering an estate can involve a variety of legal and practical responsibilities depending on the circumstances involved. Executors or personal representatives may be required to address matters such as identifying estate assets, dealing with financial institutions and government agencies, paying debts and taxes, and distributing estate property to beneficiaries.
Depending on the circumstances, we may assist executors and personal representatives through limited hourly retainers , or full-fixed retainer assisting with the probate application and the administration of the estate.
The information below outlines the typical legal fees associated with probate and estate administration services. Surrogate Court fees applicable to probate applications are also set forth below.
Estate administration involves legal fees that may vary depending on the nature of the estate, including the assets, liabilities, and requirements involved. While certain aspects of estate administration may follow a structured process, the overall scope of work may differ depending on the circumstances of the estate.
Clients may engage our office for estate administration on either a limited retainer basis, typically billed on an hourly basis for specific assistance, or on a full retainer basis for the administration of the estate, which may be provided on a fixed fee where appropriate depending on the nature of the estate and the scope of work involved.
It is generally advisable to seek legal advice at an early stage of estate administration. Once retained, it is our standard practice to confirm the scope of the administration and applicable legal fees, and to advise where a matter falls outside the scope of any estimate or anticipated services, including where additional fees may apply.
If you would like to discuss an estate administration matter or obtain a more specific estimate, please contact us.
Depending on the circumstances, we may assist executors and personal representatives through limited hourly retainers , or full-fixed retainer assisting with the probate application and the administration of the estate.
The information below outlines the typical legal fees associated with probate and estate administration services. Surrogate Court fees applicable to probate applications are also set forth below.
Estate administration involves legal fees that may vary depending on the nature of the estate, including the assets, liabilities, and requirements involved. While certain aspects of estate administration may follow a structured process, the overall scope of work may differ depending on the circumstances of the estate.
Clients may engage our office for estate administration on either a limited retainer basis, typically billed on an hourly basis for specific assistance, or on a full retainer basis for the administration of the estate, which may be provided on a fixed fee where appropriate depending on the nature of the estate and the scope of work involved.
It is generally advisable to seek legal advice at an early stage of estate administration. Once retained, it is our standard practice to confirm the scope of the administration and applicable legal fees, and to advise where a matter falls outside the scope of any estimate or anticipated services, including where additional fees may apply.
If you would like to discuss an estate administration matter or obtain a more specific estimate, please contact us.
Limited Hourly Retainer
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Full Fixed Retainer
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Surrogate Court Fees
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