DEPOSIT ON COURT COSTS

A minimum deposit is required at the commencement of most matters in the probate court. If the actual court costs are less than the deposit, a refund will be issued. If the actual court costs exceed the minimum deposit, the balance will be due before the conclusion of the case. This is the minimum deposit schedule as of March 19, 2024:
# Description Amount
(1) Application for Appointment of Fiduciary (Full, Release or Summary) $250.00
(2) Application for Appointment of Guardian (Minor or Incompetent) $250.00
(3) Petition for Adoption (Minor or Adult) $250.00
(4) Application for Change of Name $250.00
(5) Establishment of Testamentary Trust $250.00
(6) Complaint for Civil Action including land sales $250.00
(7) Minor’s Settlement $150.00
(8) Probate with only Real Estate $100.00
(9) Filing Foreign Will or Record $93.00 + $1.00 per page
(10) Marriage License $60.00
(11) Filing Will of Record with no administration $28.00
(12) Authentication of a proceeding for filing in another jurisdiction $28.00
(13) Creditor’s Claim $10.00