What makes up the probate cost?
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines.
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will: under $10,000, $45; $10,000 to under $20,000, $75; $20,000 to under $50,000, $215; $50,000 to under $100,000, $280; $100,000 to under $250,000, $420; $250,000 to under $500,000, $625; $500,000 and over, $1,250. Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date. Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response
As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing.
| Question or record | What applies | Next action | Record to keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| What makes up the probate cost? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. | List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. | Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step |
| Which court and filing fees apply? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will: under $10,000, $45; $10,000 to under $20,000, $75; $20,000 to under $50,000, $215; $50,000 to under $100,000, $280; $100,000 to under $250,000, $420; $250,000 to under $500,000, $625; $500,000 and over, $1,250. | Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date. | Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response |
| What professional and administration costs should you expect? | As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. | Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. | Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step |
| What can increase the total? | As of October 17, 2026, Contests, additional proceedings, bonds when required, appraisals, tax work, property costs, and professional services are separate from the initial petition fee. | Mark each driver as applicable, not applicable, or unresolved before estimating the total. | Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response |
| How do you keep the cost defensible? | As of October 17, 2026, Cost comparisons must distinguish court fees, attorney compensation, fiduciary commissions, and estate operating expenses. | Keep the source, quote, invoice, approval, payment, and estate-ledger entry for every cost. | Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step |
| What makes up the probate cost? | The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together | Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step |
| Which court and filing fees apply? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together | Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response |
| What professional and administration costs should you expect? | The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together | Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step |
As of October 17, 2026, Contests, additional proceedings, bonds when required, appraisals, tax work, property costs, and professional services are separate from the initial petition fee. Mark each driver as applicable, not applicable, or unresolved before estimating the total. Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response
As of October 17, 2026, Cost comparisons must distinguish court fees, attorney compensation, fiduciary commissions, and estate operating expenses. Keep the source, quote, invoice, approval, payment, and estate-ledger entry for every cost.
How do property and debt affect the estimate?
Use the current court-fee basis first, then add only the professional, property, tax, notice, bond, valuation, and dispute costs that this estate actually creates.
As of October 17, 2026, Contests, additional proceedings, bonds when required, appraisals, tax work, property costs, and professional services are separate from the initial petition fee. Mark each driver as applicable, not applicable, or unresolved before estimating the total. Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response In the how do property and debt affect the estimate stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
As of October 17, 2026, Cost comparisons must distinguish court fees, attorney compensation, fiduciary commissions, and estate operating expenses. Keep the source, quote, invoice, approval, payment, and estate-ledger entry for every cost. In the how do property and debt affect the estimate stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
| Question or record | What applies | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| What professional and administration costs should you expect? | As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. | Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. |
| What can increase the total? | As of October 17, 2026, Contests, additional proceedings, bonds when required, appraisals, tax work, property costs, and professional services are separate from the initial petition fee. | Mark each driver as applicable, not applicable, or unresolved before estimating the total. |
| How do you keep the cost defensible? | As of October 17, 2026, Cost comparisons must distinguish court fees, attorney compensation, fiduciary commissions, and estate operating expenses. | Keep the source, quote, invoice, approval, payment, and estate-ledger entry for every cost. |
| What makes up the probate cost? | The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together |
| Which court and filing fees apply? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together |
Which additional expenses should the estate plan for?
As of October 17, 2026, Cost comparisons must distinguish court fees, attorney compensation, fiduciary commissions, and estate operating expenses. Keep the source, quote, invoice, approval, payment, and estate-ledger entry for every cost. In the which additional expenses should the estate plan for stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
| Question or record | What applies | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| How do you keep the cost defensible? | As of October 17, 2026, Cost comparisons must distinguish court fees, attorney compensation, fiduciary commissions, and estate operating expenses. | Keep the source, quote, invoice, approval, payment, and estate-ledger entry for every cost. |
| What makes up the probate cost? | The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together |
| Which court and filing fees apply? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together |
| What professional and administration costs should you expect? | The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. | Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together |
| What makes up the probate cost? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. | List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. |
| Which court and filing fees apply? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will: under $10,000, $45; $10,000 to under $20,000, $75; $20,000 to under $50,000, $215; $50,000 to under $100,000, $280; $100,000 to under $250,000, $420; $250,000 to under $500,000, $625; $500,000 and over, $1,250. | Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date. |
| What professional and administration costs should you expect? | As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. | Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. |
How do you keep the cost defensible?
The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together. Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step
What makes up the probate cost?
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together
When are probate expenses paid?
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together In the when are probate expenses paid stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
Which court and filing fees apply?
The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer. Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together. Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step
What professional and administration costs should you expect?
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. In the when are probate expenses paid stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
What makes up the probate cost?
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will: under $10,000, $45; $10,000 to under $20,000, $75; $20,000 to under $50,000, $215; $50,000 to under $100,000, $280; $100,000 to under $250,000, $420; $250,000 to under $500,000, $625; $500,000 and over, $1,250. Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date. Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response In the when are probate expenses paid stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
Which court and filing fees apply?
As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. In the when are probate expenses paid stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
What professional and administration costs should you expect?
As of October 17, 2026, Contests, additional proceedings, bonds when required, appraisals, tax work, property costs, and professional services are separate from the initial petition fee. Mark each driver as applicable, not applicable, or unresolved before estimating the total. Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response In the when are probate expenses paid stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
- Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together
- Keep the source, quote or invoice, approval, payment record, and estate-ledger entry together
- List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines.
- Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date.
How does Alix handle the legal, tax, and operational work?
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. In the how does alix handle the legal, tax, and operational work stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
What makes up the probate cost?
- List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines.
- Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date.
- Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing.
- Mark each driver as applicable, not applicable, or unresolved before estimating the total.
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will: under $10,000, $45; $10,000 to under $20,000, $75; $20,000 to under $50,000, $215; $50,000 to under $100,000, $280; $100,000 to under $250,000, $420; $250,000 to under $500,000, $625; $500,000 and over, $1,250. Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date. Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response In the how does alix handle the legal, tax, and operational work stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
| Question or record | What applies | Next action | Record to keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| What makes up the probate cost? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. | List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines. | Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step |
| Which court and filing fees apply? | As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will: under $10,000, $45; $10,000 to under $20,000, $75; $20,000 to under $50,000, $215; $50,000 to under $100,000, $280; $100,000 to under $250,000, $420; $250,000 to under $500,000, $625; $500,000 and over, $1,250. | Apply the current fee schedule to the correct statutory value basis and record the source date. | Current form or order, supporting records, filing receipt, case number, and next court response |
| What professional and administration costs should you expect? | As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. | Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. | Written scope, assigned attorney, jurisdiction, fee basis, exclusions, and next legal step |
As of October 17, 2026, Fiduciary commissions are governed by SCPA §2307's tiered receiving-and-paying-out formula and are distinct from attorney fees. Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. In the how does alix handle the legal, tax, and operational work stage, Alix coordinates the included legal and estate-settlement work, keeps the executor informed, and confirms the next step.
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What makes up the probate cost?
The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. List the court charge, legal scope, representative compensation, property, tax, valuation, notice, bond, and dispute work as separate lines.
Which court and filing fees apply?
As of October 17, 2026, the probate petition fee is based on the gross estate passing by will and ranges from $45 to $1,250 under the statutory brackets. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer.
What professional and administration costs should you expect?
The Surrogate's Court may determine attorney compensation and order a refund of compensation exceeding fair value. Get the legal scope, representative compensation basis, included work, exclusions, and third-party expenses in writing. For New York, keep the calculation input, source date, written quote, payment record, and unresolved expense together in the estate file before relying on this answer.
What can increase the total?
As of October 17, 2026, Contests, additional proceedings, bonds when required, appraisals, tax work, property costs, and professional services are separate from the initial petition fee. For New York, keep the controlling source, supporting record, responsible person, chosen action, and next deadline together in the estate file before relying on this answer.
What should you gather before starting New York probate costs?
Start with the asset list, current values, debts, property expenses, expected court filings, and any legal or tax work already identified. Keep accepted filings separate from drafts, and record who supplied each document. This gives the court, institutions, the assigned attorney, and the Estate Settlement Specialist one reliable working file for the New York estate.
What can Alix handle for a New York estate?
Alix handles the agreed probate and estate-settlement work under one written plan. A licensed attorney from the Alix network handles included legal work. Qualified tax professionals handle included tax work. An Estate Settlement Specialist manages the accounts, property, debts, records, institutions, distributions, and family updates while you remain in control of required decisions.
What should the executor track for New York probate costs?
Keep a dated record of filings, notices, receipts, account activity, property decisions, professional instructions, and distributions. The record should show what happened, who approved it, what remains open, and which source or court paper supports the next action before proceeding.
When should a New York estate ask for legal help?
Ask promptly when authority, notice, creditor, property, tax, beneficiary, or court requirements are unclear. The written engagement should identify the legal work included, the attorney responsible for it, the records required, any excluded work, and the immediate next step for the estate.
How should third-party probate expenses be handled?
Separate court, publication, valuation, property, tax, and other third-party expenses from professional fees. Confirm who pays each item, when it is due, whether reimbursement from the estate is permitted, and where the receipt and approval will be recorded before payment.
What happens after the first New York probate costs review?
The next step is a written plan that identifies the court track, estate tasks, responsible professionals, decisions, dependencies, exclusions, expected expenses, records still needed, and the order in which the legal, tax, property, account, and distribution work should move from there.
Official sourcesView the 6 current court and law sources used for this page
New York court and statute pages set the rules and amounts used in this guide.
- SCPA §2402, FeesOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source
- SCPA §2110, Compensation of attorneysOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source
- SCPA §2307, Commissions of fiduciaries other than trusteesOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source
- Alix service sourceOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source
- go.meetalix.com official guidanceOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source
- SCPA §205, Domiciliaries; jurisdiction and venueOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source
- SCPA §2402, FeesOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source
- SCPA §2110, Compensation of attorneysOfficial rule, form, procedure, or service source