Western Australia Probate Costs(2026-2027)
There are 2 primary costs associated with obtaining a grant of probate or letters of administration for deceased estates located in Western Australia. Unlike most other states, the Supreme Court of Western Australia does not require the applicant to place a notice of intention
Western Australia Probate Cost 1: The Supreme Court Filing Fee
The filing fee is the court fee that is charged by the Supreme Court of Queensland to process the application for probate of letters of administration. For the financial year 2026-2027, the filing fee has been set at $418. This is a flat fee, and it is not based on the total value of the estate
Western Australia Probate Cost 2: The fee for service charged by the company who prepare and lodge your documents.
Solicitors and Law Firms usually base their fees on the value of the assets held by the deceased. Our fee for obtaining your grant of probate or letters of administration is $1100, regardless of the value of the estate. Our $1100 fee for service is also fixed, there are no additional charges, even if your circumstances require any additional forms to be lodged.
