Pricing
Transparent probate advance pricing guidance
Final pricing depends on the estate file, probate duration, and complexity, but these examples show how a review is typically framed.
Shorter, cleaner file
60–75%
of inheritance share advanced
Example on $10,000 inheritance
Net to heir: $6,000–$7,500
Estimated 3-6 month probate timeline
No fees. No interest. No repayment risk.
Typical file
55–65%
of inheritance share advanced
Example on $25,000 inheritance
Net to heir: $13,750–$16,250
Estimated 9-12 month probate timeline
No fees. No interest. No repayment risk.
Complex or longer file
50–65%
of inheritance share advanced
Example on $50,000 inheritance
Net to heir: $25,000–$32,500
Estimated 18-24 month probate timeline
No fees. No interest. No repayment risk.
What affects the pricing?
- Expected probate timeline and estate complexity
- Availability and quality of supporting documents
- Number of heirs, disputes, and estate administration risk
- Requested advance size relative to inheritance share
Wondering how this compares to a loan?
A probate advance is a non-recourse purchase of a portion of your expected inheritance — no monthly payments, no personal repayment, and no personal liability if the estate falls short. The full side-by-side comparison (repayment, collateral, credit impact, what happens if the estate underperforms) lives on the advance-vs-loan page.