Largest probate court in the US by volume. Mandatory e-filing via eCourt. International estate complexity common. Statutory fee schedule applies.
| Case Type | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Simple affidavit (under $184,500) | 30–90 days | No court filing required |
| Formal testate administration | 12–18 months | Creditor notice; inventory; accounting |
| Complex administration | 18–36 months | Multiple assets; real estate; creditor disputes |
| Contested estate / will contest | 24–60+ months | Full civil discovery; possible jury |
| Guardianship/conservatorship (establishment) | 3–6 months | Investigator report; hearing; annual reports |
| Estate Value | Attorney Fees | Executor Fees | Total Est. Cost | % of Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $500,000 | $13,000 (statutory) | $13,000 (statutory) | $30,000–$50,000+ | 6.0%–10.0% |
| $2,000,000 | $33,000 (statutory) | $33,000 (statutory) | $70,000–$120,000+ | 3.5%–6.0% |
| $5,000,000 | $73,000 (statutory) | $73,000 (statutory) | $150,000–$280,000+ | 3.0%–5.6% |
* Estimates based on Probate Insider Reference Series 2026. Actual costs vary. Not legal advice.