How much does probate cost in Victoria?
Victorian probate filing fees follow a sliding scale set by the Supreme Court (Fees) Regulations 2018 (VIC) — roughly $68 for estates under $500,000, scaling up to around $2,400 for estates over $7 million (2025-26). Legal fees typically range from $2,200 for a simple grant to $15,000+ for complex estates. Victoria has a lower filing fee band structure than NSW but similar legal fee ranges.
Victorian sliding-scale fees
The Supreme Court of Victoria probate office charges on a banded scale. For 2025-26 (approximate): under $500,000 around $68 (minimal filing fee); $500,001-$1m around $370; $1m-$2m around $818; $2m-$3m around $1,257; above $3m up to a cap around $2,400. Victoria is significantly cheaper than NSW on the filing fee side for mid-sized estates.
Typical Victorian legal fees
Simple grant with a straightforward will: $2,200-$4,500. Medium estate with multiple beneficiaries and some complexity: $5,000-$10,000. Complex estate with business interests or contests under Part IV of the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (VIC): $15,000-$60,000+. Most Victorian firms charge either on a time basis or with a fixed fee for simple grants.
Disbursements to budget for
Filing fee (scaled), advertising of intention to apply (around $180), death certificate extracts, property searches if real estate is involved, and potentially reseal fees if the deceased held assets interstate. Clients should be given a full disclosure under section 174 of the Legal Profession Uniform Law Application Act 2014 (VIC).
How I support Victorian estate practice
I draft the originating motion, affidavit in support, and statement of assets and liabilities in current Supreme Court of Victoria Probate Division format. For Victorian wills and estates lawyers, this cuts preparation time on standard grants.
Common issues
- Victorian advertising requirements under rule 6.01 of the Supreme Court (Administration and Probate) Rules 2014 must be met
- An informal will can be admitted under section 9 of the Wills Act 1997 (VIC) but adds cost and time
- Part IV claims under the Administration and Probate Act 1958 (VIC) have a 6-month time limit from the grant
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