The time it takes to complete probate, and the cost can vary depending on several factors, such as the value and complexity of your estate, the existence of a will, and the location of real property owned by the estate. Will contests — in which a party objects to your will — and disputes with creditors over the estate’s debts may also lengthen probate and increase the cost. Common probate expenses include:
Executor fees
Attorney’s fees
Accounting fees
Court fees
Appraisal costs
Surety bonds