How much does probate cost in Alabama?
Alabama has no statutory percentage fee — attorneys bill hourly or a flat fee. Court costs are modest, and a small-estate affidavit is available for estates under $25,000. A homestead and exempt-property allowance sets aside assets for the family before creditors.
- No statutory percentage fee — Alabama attorneys typically bill $200-$350/hour or a flat fee for an uncontested estate.
- Court filing fees to open probate generally run about $100-$200.
- A small-estate affidavit is available for estates of $25,000 or less — no full probate required.
- Alabama provides a homestead allowance ($15,000) and exempt property ($7,500) for a surviving spouse or children, set aside before creditors.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee, plus a fixed attorney fee where a formal estate is required, is shown as two transparent line items.
Estimate your Alabama costs
≈ 45 hours of admin and legal work, all billed at lawyer rates.
Kindred + your attorney
Estimated difference vs. a full-service firm
$5,500
+ about 150 hours of your own time
Full-service estimated at $250–$400/hr for ~45hours; the attorney figure is an illustrative fixed fee. Illustrative only — not a quote or legal advice. Figures vary by estate. We're not a law firm; an independent attorney always handles the legal work.
Common questions
How much does probate cost in Alabama?
No statutory percentage fee — attorneys typically bill $200-$350/hour or a flat fee. Filing fees run about $100-$200. A small-estate affidavit can skip probate for estates under $25,000. Homestead and exempt-property allowances ($15,000/$7,500) protect assets for the family. These are illustrative figures.
Last verified June 2026. Figures are illustrative and vary by estate — not a quote or legal advice. Kindred is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice; we handle the administrative work and coordinate an independent attorney where one is legally required.
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