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Family executors often waive this fee.
* Avg. probate takes 12–18 months.
This is an estimate for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Why Probate Costs Add Up in Virginia
In Virginia, settling an estate through probate involves several separate costs — court and clerk filing fees, a Commissioner of Accounts accounting fee, executor compensation (up to 5% of the estate), and, in most cases, attorney's fees. These scale with the size and complexity of the estate, which is why two families can face very different bills.
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Total estimated probate cost $33,341 — Inventory Filing Fee $293, Commissioner of Accounts Fee $1,048, Executor Compensation $20,000, Attorney Fees $12,000. Typical cost of an estate plan $2,500 to $5,000.
By comparison, a full estate plan prepared with an attorney typically costs $2,500 – $5,000+ — and a trust-based plan can avoid probate entirely.
Source: National Council on Aging
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