how much does probate cost 
the cost of the probate process varies depending on your state and your lawyer in some states it is typical for lawyers to process estates for a flat or hourly fee in others they charge a percentage of the estate you will also have to pay for any outstanding debts court and filing fees and the costs of notifying creditors about the probate process in addition you may also have to pay an inheritance tax it is worth researching the probate costs for your state when you begin end of life planning 5