Probate costs by state
Probate costs vary enormously between states — the same estate can cost several times more to settle in one state than another. Pick your state for verified fee schedules, court costs, timelines, and the small-estate shortcuts that skip probate entirely.
Arizona
1-4% of estate value · 6-12 months
California
4-8% of estate value · 9-18 months
Florida
3-6% of estate value (formal administration) · 6-12 months (formal administration)
Georgia
3-6% of estate value · 2-6 months (common form); longer if solemn form or contested
Illinois
2-6% of estate value · 9-12 months
Indiana
2-4% of estate value · 6-9 months
Massachusetts
3-7% of estate value · 12-18 months
Michigan
2-5% of estate value · 6-9 months
Missouri
3-5% of estate value · 6-12 months
New Jersey
Under $250 to probate; inheritance tax varies · 9-18 months
New York
3-7% of estate value · 7-15 months
North Carolina
1-5% of estate value · 6-12 months
Ohio
5-8% of estate value · 6-12 months
Pennsylvania
3-6% of estate value (plus inheritance tax) · 9-18 months
Tennessee
2-5% of estate value · 6-12 months
Texas
$2,000-$5,000+ (independent administration) · 6-12 months (independent administration)
Virginia
2-5% of estate value · 9-18 months
Washington
2-4% of estate value · 6-12 months
Don't see your state yet? Start with the national probate costs guide, which covers averages, cost factors, and reduction strategies that apply everywhere.
