Isn’t probate an expensive court proceedure?
All court proceedings have court costs affixed to them and most probate proceedings will require the expertise of an attorney. However, the state of Minnesota in 1976 adopted a version of the Uniform Probate Code that has greatly simplified probate proceedings. Attorneys in the state of Minnesota are now required to charge fees commensurate with the work involved based on a number of factors. Attorney fees can no longer be charged strictly on the amount of assets involved. Most attorneys charge fees based on the amount of time spent and costs incurred. An attorney should outline in writing how they will be charging you for their services.
