NSW Probate (or Administration/Reseal) Costs & Fees - 2023/2024
Probate Solicitor Fees - 2023/2024
For services to obtain a NSW Grant of Probate or Administration, the vast majority of solicitors charge according to the "Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Regulation 2015 - Schedule 3". This scale of fees is a tier based system, which is based on the gross value of the estate.
The full table outlining the costs for each bracket is listed below, however you may find this handy calculator to be more useful:
NOTE: This is the NSW Regulation Scale of Fees.
We do NOT always charge at this scale. This is what most other firms charge.
We offer discounted Probate rates usually well below this scale.
| Disclosed value of assets | Costs payable |
|---|---|
| Not exceeding $30,000 | $560.00 Plus $13.33 for each $1,000 up to $30,000 Plus GST |
| Exceeding $30,000 but not exceeding $150,000 | $960.00 Plus $5.90 for each $1,000 in excess of $30,000 Plus GST |
| Exceeding $150,000 but not exceeding $1,000,000 | $1,670.00 Plus $4.47 for each $1,000 in excess of $150,000 Plus GST |
| Exceeding $1,000,000 but not exceeding $3,000,000 | $5,470.00 Plus $1.66 for each $1,000 in excess of $1,000,000 Plus GST |
| Exceeding $3,000,000 but not exceeding $5,000,000 | $8,800.00 Plus $1.10 for each $1,000 in excess of $3,000,000 Plus GST |
| Exceeding $5,000,000 but not exceeding $10,000,000 | $11,000.00 Plus $0.90 for each $1,000 in excess of $5,000,000 Plus GST |
| Exceeding $10,000,000 | $15,500.00 Plus GST |
National Probate and Estates Group is uniquely positioned with sophisticated in-house automation software that enables us to offer highly competitive rates, in most cases, discounted well below this scale. Furthermore, we take into account the following when providing discounted quotes:
- Straightforward wills
- Simple estate structures
- 2 or fewer executors
- Other simplifying circumstances.
We are able to serve clients locally in the Sydney area as well as remotely across Australia and overseas. Get a quick quote for your consideration.
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