How Much Does Probate Cost in Australia and Is a Fixed-Fee Service Cheaper Than a Lawyer?

Probate costs vary widely depending on the value of the estate and the complexity of the estate. A traditional law firm often charges under set scales depending on the value of the estate, or hourly rate, and occasionally fixed fee. Legal tech firms such as Willed Law utilise technology to gain efficiencies to offer fixed-fee probate services. This provides certainty to the executors and the beneficiaries of the cost of the application for the grant of probate. The other option is to do it yourself. However, probate is a complex process, and it is not uncommon for people seeking to do it themselves to later seek legal advice to fix deficiencies in their application. Most estates are relatively straightforward and do not require open-ended billing, and can be done at a fixed fee.