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Probate Timeline & Costs

State-by-state comparison of probate procedures including simplified probate thresholds, typical timelines, executor bond requirements, and court filing fees.

50 States4 data columnsLast updated: Mar 2025

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StateSimplified ThresholdTimelineExecutor BondCourt Fees
Alabama$25,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$50-$300 filing
Alaska$100,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$75-$200 filing
Arizona$75,000 personal / $100,000 real4-8 monthsRequired unless waived in will$301 filing fee
Arkansas$100,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$165 filing fee
California$184,5008-18 monthsRequired unless waived in will$435+ filing (varies by county)
Colorado$74,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$199 filing fee
Connecticut$40,0006-12 monthsNot required if named in willBased on estate value (0.25-0.5%)
Delaware$30,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$50-$200 filing
Florida$75,000 (summary)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$400 filing fee
GeorgiaNo statutory threshold6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$100-$200 filing
Hawaii$100,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$250 filing fee
Idaho$100,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$96 filing fee
Illinois$100,0006-18 monthsRequired unless waived in will$300-$400 filing
Indiana$50,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$120-$180 filing
Iowa$100,000 (real property excluded)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived$100 filing fee
Kansas$40,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$200 filing fee
KentuckyDispense if all assets to surviving spouse6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$40-$115 filing
Louisiana$75,000 (independent admin)3-12 monthsRequired unless waived$250-$500 filing
Maine$40,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$90 filing fee
Maryland$50,000 (small estate) / $100,000 to spouse6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in willBased on estate value
Massachusetts$25,000 (voluntary admin)12-18 monthsRequired unless waived$150-$375 filing
Michigan$25,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$175 filing fee
Minnesota$75,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$327 filing fee
Mississippi$50,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$100-$200 filing
Missouri$40,0006-18 monthsRequired unless waived$100-$250 filing
Montana$50,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$70 filing fee
Nebraska$50,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$55-$80 filing
Nevada$25,000 (set aside) / $100,000 (summary)4-8 monthsRequired unless waived in will$246-$297 filing
New Hampshire$10,000 (voluntary admin)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived$85 filing fee
New Jersey$50,000 (if all to spouse/domestic partner)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$100-$300 filing
New Mexico$50,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$137 filing fee
New York$50,000 (small estate affidavit)9-18 monthsRequired unless waived in will or all consent$45-$1,250 (scaled by value)
North Carolina$30,000 (collection by affidavit)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$80-$120 filing
North Dakota$50,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$70 filing fee
Ohio$35,000 (release from admin) / $100,000 (summary)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$250-$500 filing
Oklahoma$200,000 (summary admin)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$200 filing fee
Oregon$75,000 (small estate affidavit) / $200,000 (summary)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$233-$473 filing
Pennsylvania$50,000 (simplified procedures)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$100-$200 filing
Rhode Island$15,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$120 filing fee
South Carolina$25,000 (small estate)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$25-$45 filing
South Dakota$50,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$50-$100 filing
Tennessee$50,000 (small estate)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$50-$200 filing
Texas$75,000 (small estate affidavit)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$300-$400 filing
Utah$100,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$360 filing fee
Vermont$10,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$75-$250 filing
Virginia$50,000 (small estate)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$2 per $1,000 of estate value
Washington$100,000 (small estate affidavit)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$240 filing fee
West Virginia$100,0006-12 monthsRequired unless waived$50-$100 filing
Wisconsin$50,000 (transfer by affidavit)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived in will$250-$400 filing
Wyoming$200,000 (summary)6-12 monthsRequired unless waived$70-$100 filing

Probate rules and costs vary significantly by county and case complexity. Thresholds and fees are subject to legislative change. Consult a probate attorney in the relevant jurisdiction.