Victoria Probate Costs (2026-2027)
The details below explain the costs and the process involved in obtaining a grant of probate or letters of administration In Victoria for the financial year commencing July 1st 2026 to June 30th 2027.
In Victoria, there are 3 costs associated with obtaining a grant of probate or letters of administration.
- The Notice of Intention Advertisement
- The Supreme Court of Victoria filing fee
- The fee charged by the company for preparing and lodging the paperwork
Victoria Probate Cost 1: The Notice of Intention advertisement
As of July 1st 2026 the Court charge in Victoria for publishing a Notice of Intention has increased to $38.00. The notice must run for 14 days on the Supreme Court of Victoria website, the Victorian Probate Online Advertising System (POAS). The Notice of Intention contains some standard wording and is designed to state on the public record that an application for a grant of Probate will be made. It includes the name of the deceased and the name(s) of the executor(s) named in the will.
We will prepare the Notice of Intention and place the booking for it to run on your behalf.
Victoria Probate Cost 2: The Supreme Court Probate Filing Fee
This is the administration charge imposed by the Supreme Court of Victoria in order to lodge an application for probate or letters of administration. The filing fee in Victoria is based on the total value of the deceased’s assets. The more assets the deceased has, the higher the fee the Court charges. The new fees apply to all new probate and letters of administration applications lodged from July 1st 2026.
The new Victorian filing fees are outlined below.
| Total Value of Assets | Court Filing Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than $250,000 | Fee waived |
| $250,000 or more, but less than $500,000 | $544.00 |
| $500,000 or more, but less than $1,000,000 | $1,088.00 |
| $1,000,000 or more, but less than $2,000,000 | $2,538.70 |
| $2,000,000 or more, but less than $3,000,000 | $5,077.40 |
| $3,000,000 or more, but less than $5,000,000 | $7,598.80 |
| $5,000,000 or more, but less than $7,000,000 | $12,693.50 |
| $7,000,000 or more | $17,770.80 |
Victoria Probate Cost 3: The Fee charged by the company who prepares your Probate application
Solicitors and Law Firms will generally charge you anywhere between $3,000 and $15,000 to prepare the paperwork for your application. The majority of them also 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 fixed, there are no additional charges even if your circumstances require additional work.
