Changes to fees payable to the Supreme Court of Victoria’s Probate Office have been approved and will be effective from 18 November 2024.
The new fees for probate applications are:
| Estates valued up to | Previous fee | New fee |
| $0 – $249,999.99 | $68.60 | $0 |
| $250,000 – $499,999.99 | $68.60 | $514.40 |
| $500,000 – $999,999.99 | $367.40 | $1,028.80 |
| $1,000,000 – $1,999,999.99 | $685.90 | $2,400.50 |
| $2,000,000 – $2,999,999.99 | $1,502.40 | $4,801.00 |
| $3,000,000 – $4,999,999.99 | $2,318.90 | $7,185.20 |
| $5,000,000 – $6,999,999.99 | $2,318.90 | $12,002.60 |
| $7,000,000+ | $2,318.90 | $16,803.60 |
The fees are set by the government regulations, not the probate office.
If you or your clients need guidance on these changes or assistance with a grant of representation, we’re here to help: Matilda Martinez mmartinez@kcllaw.com.au and Sam Frey sfrey@kcllaw.com.au