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Full Probate
A probate must be done through the court if someone who owns real property (or real estate) passes away without a Living Trust. Even if the decedent had a Will, the Will must be submitted to probate court before the property can be inherited.
Petition to Determine Succession
A Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property is a type of simplified probate that can only be done for estates under $166,250. An assessment by the Probate Referee may be needed prior to starting this process.
Heggstad Petition
A Heggstad Petition can be done in the event someone with a Living Trust passes away without titling their real property (or real estate) into the Trust’s name.
Spousal Property Petition
A Spousal Property Petition must be executed in the event someone who owns real property (or real estate) passes away without adding their spouse’s name to the property title.
Probate Process
Schedule a consultation with PINK Legal—email, over the phone or in-person.
Contract and PINK Legal service fee due.
Initial documents prepared.
Initial documents reviewed, signed and filed with the Court—Court file fee or Fee Waiver due.
Client to attend hearing at court.
Remaining process will vary depending on type of probate. A full probate will require publication in an appropriate newspaper and assessment of the estate by a Probate Referee (additional fees will apply) as well as further document preparation.
PINK Legal Fees
Consultation – $85
Agreeable Full Probate – $4,500 (additional $800 for Petition for Special Administration)
Heggstad Petition – $1,200 (additional $100 per each additional piece of real property)
Spousal Property Petition – $1,200
Petition to Determine Succession to Real Property – $1,200 (estates under $166,250)
Affidavit re: Real Property of Small Value – $399 (under $55,245)
Affidavit for Collection of Personal Property – $120 (additional $50 for each additional asset)
Court File Fee – $435
Lodge Will (if applicable) – $50
Publication Fee – varies by newspaper (estimate ~$200 – $400)
Probate Referee – varies depending on total value of the estate
Certified Copy of Order from Court – $25
Fee to Record Order – Varies by County
PLEASE NOTE: Additional fees may be charged if the probate becomes contested or if additional documents are needed.
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