Probate Filing Fees in Massachusetts - Now and Under Massachusetts Probate Code

Substantial increases in filing fees are expected when the Massachusetts Probate Code takes effect. The Massachusetts Legislature has yet not voted on how high the fees will be raised.
Accounts
Current Filing Fee
When Massachusetts Probate Code takes effect on April 1, 2012
Gross Value under $1,000
no fee
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Over $1,000 and under $10,000 per year Fees shall not exceed $170 regardless of the time covered by such account
$75.00
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$10,000 to $100,000 (per year or major part of year)
$100.00
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$100,000 - $500,000 (per year or major part of year)
$150.00
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$500,000 - $1million (per year or major part of year)
$200.00
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More than $1 million
$400.00
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Administration of Estate Petition (If No Will):
150.00
Bond+50.00
Surcharge+15.00
Citation +15.00

TOTAL$230.00
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Probate of Will Petition:
150.00
Bond+50.00
Surcharge +15.00
Citation +15.00

TOTAL$230.00
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Sale of Real Estate Petition, including sale of remainders:
Value $100,000 or less
$100.00
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Value over $100,000 to 250,000
$250.00
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Value over $250,000 to $500,000
$500.00
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Value over $500,000 to $1 million
$750.00
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Value more than $1 million
$1,000.00
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Trustee Appointment Petition:
150.00
Bond+50.00
Surcharge +15.00
Citation +15.00

TOTAL$230.00
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Statement of Voluntary Executor
$ 30.00 +
$ 15.00 surcharge +
$ 20.00 certificate
TOTAL $ 65.00
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Statement of Voluntary Administration

$ 100.00 +
$ 15.00 surcharge +
$ 20.00 certificate
TOTAL$135.00

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