What Fees Apply to the Probate Process?
The probate filing fee is equal to 1% of the probate estate, up to a maximum of $1500. Note that Rhode Island real estate, even if subject to a probate proceeding, is not subject to a probate court fee except for certain nominal minimum filing fees. What is the Minimum Size Estate Which Is Subject to Probate? There is no minimum any estate which has a probate asset is subject to probate. However, a simplified and less costly probate process known as voluntary informal administration applies where the assets subject to probate do not exceed $15,000. How is the Probate Process Concluded? If a Probate Inventory has been filed by the legal representative, and all beneficiaries are willing to sign releases, the probate process may be concluded by the filing of an affidavit of completed administration, together with a copy of the paid funeral bill and a document from the Rhode Island Estate Tax Division indicating that state death tax proceedings have been concluded. If the estate’s legal re
