Probate Office fees are due to change from 18 November 2024
The Government has released a statement of reasons containing information about proposed changes to Probate Office fees which outlines the feedback, considerations, and outcome of the Regulatory Impact Statement process that commenced in July 2024. New Probate Office fees are proposed to commence on 18 November 2024, following the making of the proposed Supreme Court (Fees) Amendment Regulations 2024.
The changes proposed include:
- new estate value brackets and corresponding fees;
- changes to advertising and small estate fees;
- a new fee for re-advertising an application; and
- a new fee for filing an amended originating motion.
The proposed estate value brackets and corresponding fees are outlined in the following table:
| Estate Value | Fee |
| $0 - $249,999.99 | $0 |
| $250,000 - $499,999.99 | $514.40 |
| $500,000 - $999,999.99 | $1,028.80 |
| $1,000,000 - $1,999,999.99 | $2,400.50 |
| $2,000,000 - $2,999,999.99 | $4,801.00 |
| $3,000,000 - $4,999,999.99 | $7,185.20 |
| $5,000,000 - $6,999,999.99 | $12,002.60 |
| $7,000,000+ | $16,803.60 |
When new regulations are made, an updated fee list with details of the commencement date will be available to download on the Probate Office fees page.
Why are the Probate Office fees changing?
The Supreme Court of Victoria’s civil fees – including Probate Office fees – are set by government regulations; the Probate Office in the Supreme Court is responsible for collecting those fees in relation to applications made for probate or administration.
The Court was not a participant in the setting of the proposed fees, other than providing information to government about the operation of the Probate Office for the purpose of their review.
For more information, you can view the Government’s statement of reasons and proposed fees on the Engage Victoria website.
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