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March 18, 2013

Wills and Estates

The Probate Process

How much does probate cost?

According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the typical cost of probate runs $1,500, but this can vary from state to state and depending upon the size of your estate. If the will is invalid or contested, the costs can be dramatically higher.

>>I’ve heard that probate is expensive, time-consuming, and bureaucratic. True?
>>How much does probate cost?
>>What if my estate doesn’t qualify for such simplified probate?
>>How long does probate take?
>>What can be done to reduce the costs of probating my estate?


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