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How much does it cost to probate an estate? |
The cost depends on the facts surrounding each estate. The most common expenses associated with settling the estate include:
- the cost of funeral or cremation services
- copies of the death certificate
- attorney fees
- court fees
- accounting services
- notices to creditors and interested parties
- real estate transfer fees
- personal representative fees
All of these fees must be paid from the estate before anything is distributed to the heirs.
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