How much does probate cost in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has no statutory percentage attorney fee for probate. The biggest cost most families face is the Pennsylvania inheritance tax — 0% for a surviving spouse, 4.5% for children, 12% for siblings, and 15% for other heirs — which is separate from probate costs.
- No statutory percentage fee for attorneys — PA attorneys typically bill hourly or a flat fee for an uncontested estate.
- Register of Wills filing fees vary by county, generally $100-$300 to open probate.
- Pennsylvania inheritance tax: 0% for a surviving spouse, 4.5% for direct descendants (children, grandchildren), 12% for siblings, and 15% for other heirs. A 5% discount applies if paid within 3 months of death.
- Kindred's flat administrative fee covers the probate administration and coordinates the inheritance tax filing so you capture the 5% early-payment discount.
Estimate your Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has no statutory percentage attorney fee — attorneys typically bill hourly or a flat fee. The bigger cost is often the inheritance tax: 0% for a spouse, 4.5% for children, 12% for siblings, 15% for other heirs. A 5% discount applies if paid within 3 months of death. Court filing fees run about $100-$300. 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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