How much does probate cost in North Carolina?
North Carolina has no statutory percentage fee for attorneys — fees are typically hourly or a flat rate. Court costs are modest, and a year's allowance can set aside property for a surviving spouse or children before creditors.
- No statutory percentage fee — North Carolina attorneys typically bill $200-$350/hour or a flat fee for an uncontested estate.
- Court costs to open an estate generally run about $120-$200, plus publication costs.
- A year's allowance allows a surviving spouse (and/or minor children) to receive up to $30,000 in personal property outside the estate — before creditors.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee takes the months of paperwork off your plate without lawyer hourly rates for the administrative work.
Estimate your North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
No statutory percentage fee — attorneys typically bill $200-$350/hour or a flat fee. Court costs run about $120-$200. A year's allowance can set aside property for a surviving spouse before creditors. These are illustrative figures; actual costs vary by estate.
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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