If you die without an Estate Plan and you have Real Property in your name and/or the gross value of your assets exceeds $166,250.00, you are required to file a Petition to Probate your Estate. The Probate will require the assistance of an attorney, take approximately 18 months to complete, and will require the payment of attorney’s fees and fees for the Personal Representative of the Estate. For a $500,000.00 gross value estate, attorney’s fees and fees for the Personal Representative will total $26,000.00 ($13,000.00 x 2).