Current Fees - Last updated: 1 July 2025
There are three main costs for applying for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) in Victoria:
- Supreme Court of Victoria Filing Fee
- Victoria Grant Advertising Fee
- Solicitor Fee
1 Supreme Court of Victoria Filing Fee
The Supreme Court of Victoria will require an application filing fee in order to provide a grant. The amount of the filing-fee corresponds to the gross value of the Victorian estate.
The following are the current filing fees for the respective estates, for the 2025/2026 financial year:
| Gross Value of VIC Estate | Court Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than $250,000 | Fee waived |
| $250,000 or more, but less than $500,000 | $529.50 |
| $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 | $1,059.00 |
| $1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000 | $2,471.10 |
| $2,000,000 or more, but less than $3,000,000 | $4,942.10 |
| $3,000,000 or more, but less than $5,000,000 | $7,396.40 |
| $5,000,000 or more, but less than $7,000,000 | $12,355.40 |
| $7,000,000 or more | $17,297.50 |
The gross value of the estate is found by summing the value of all Victorian-based estate assets, such as bank accounts, real estate, shares, acommodation bonds etc. Note: in most cases, super & life insurance are not included in this gross value calculation.
For previous years' fees, see the Historical Fees section further below.
2 Victorian Grant Advertising Fees
The cost of advertising the intent to apply for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) in Victoria is $37.00. We will take care of the publication of this notice for your matter at-cost.
3 Probate Solicitor Fees
Hourly billable rates / phone calls / printing / postage?.
No. Unlike most firms, we do NOT charge an hourly rate for Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) applications, nor do we add on any hidden costs.
The entire cost for obtaining Probate (or Letters of Administration, or Resealing) will be clearly outlined to you before you decide to proceed.
As a firm specialising in deceased estates, National Probate and Estates Group is uniquely positioned with sophisticated in-house automation and streamlined processes that enables us to offer highly competitive rates, usually much more affordable than a suburban law firm would charge.. We charge in accordance with the complexity of the matter, rather than as a percentage of the estate
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 all across Australia as well as overseas. Get a quick quote for your consideration.
Get a fixed-fee quote for obtaining ProbateHistorical Fees for Probate at the Supreme Court of Victoria
The Supreme Court of Victoria usually updates the costs for Probate applications annually on 1 July. A unique one-off large adjustment was also made on 18/11/2024.
The following were the previous filing fees for the respective estates, for the 2022/2023 financial year:
| Gross Value of VIC Estate (2022/2023 financial year) | Court Filing Fee (2022/2023 financial year) |
|---|---|
| Less than $500,000 | $64.20 |
| $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 | $344.00 |
| $1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000 | $642.20 |
| $2,000,000 or more, but less than $3,000,000 | $1,406.70 |
| $3,000,000 or more | $2,171.20 |
- Advertising fee (2022/2023 financial year) — $24.50
The following were the previous filing fees for the respective estates, for the 2023/2024 financial year:
| Gross Value of VIC Estate (2023/2024 financial year) | Court Filing Fee (2023/2024 financial year) |
|---|---|
| Less than $500,000 | $66.80 |
| $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 | $357.80 |
| $1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000 | $667.80 |
| $2,000,000 or more, but less than $3,000,000 | $1,462.80 |
| $3,000,000 or more | $2,257.80 |
- Advertising fee (2023/2024 financial year) — $25.40
The following were the previous filing fees for the respective estates, for the period 01/07/2024 to 17/11/2024:
| Gross Value of VIC Estate (period 01/07/2024 to 17/11/2024) | Court Filing Fee (period 01/07/2024 to 17/11/2024) |
|---|---|
| Less than $500,000 | $68.60 |
| $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 | $367.40 |
| $1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000 | $685.90 |
| $2,000,000 or more, but less than $3,000,000 | $1,502.40 |
| $3,000,000 or more | $2,318.90 |
- Advertising fee (period 01/07/2024 to 17/11/2024) — $26.10
The following were the previous filing fees for the respective estates, for the period 18/11/2024 to 30/06/2025:
| Gross Value of VIC Estate (period 18/11/2024 to 30/06/2025) | Court Filing Fee (period 18/11/2024 to 30/06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Less than $250,000 | Fee waived |
| $250,000 or more, but less than $500,000 | $514.40 |
| $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 | $1,028.80 |
| $1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000 | $2,400.50 |
| $2,000,000 or more, but less than $3,000,000 | $4,801.00 |
| $3,000,000 or more, but less than $5,000,000 | $7,185.20 |
| $5,000,000 or more, but less than $7,000,000 | $12,002.60 |
| $7,000,000 or more | $16,803.60 |
- Advertising fee (period 18/11/2024 to 30/06/2025) — $35.90