Probate Expenses

MINIMUM PROBATE FEES BY MISSOURI STATE LAW
On the first	$ 5,000	5.00%
On the first	$ 20,000	4.00%
On the first	$ 75,000	3.00%
On the first	$ 300,000	2.75%
On the first	$ 600,000	2.50%
On all over	$1,000,000	2.00%

The above statuatory provision results in probate expenses as indicated below by the size of the estate.

Estate Size	Probate*
$200,000	$ 12,100
$ 400,000	$ 23,100
$800,000	$ 33,100
$1,000,000	$ 53,100
$1,500,000	$ 73,100
$2,000,000	$ 93,000
$3,000,000	$ 133,000
$4,000,000	$ 173,100
$5,000,000	$ 213,100

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*Assumes all property is owned individually, including both Personal Representatives' and Attorneys' fees per Missouri law, but does not include court costs or other associated costs.