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Nebraska court costs
Nebraska probate filing cost: $22
Nebraska charges $22 for proceedings commenced and closed informally; formal proceedings use another schedule.
$22 is the amount the statute states. Sources reviewed August 7, 2026.
What the statute charges
Every line below is computed from the statutory schedule quoted at the end of this page. These are court charges only. They are not an estimate of the total cost of settling an estate.
Probate proceedings commenced and closed informally
| Charge | $25,000 estate | $100,000 estate | $400,000 estate | $1,000,000 estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County court probate fee | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
| Total from this schedule | $22 | $22 | $22 | $22 |
Not included in this total
- Each subsequent petition or application filed within an informal proceeding, charged at $22
- Inheritance tax determination fee under section 33-126.03
- Certified copies
Section 33-125 charges $22 for each subsequent petition or application within the proceeding, so a case with several filings costs more than the opening fee.
Source: Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-125(1)(a)(i), Nebraska Legislature. Verified August 7, 2026.(1) In probate matters the county court shall be entitled to receive the following fees: (a)(i) Twenty-two dollars for probate proceedings commenced and closed informally.
Costs no statute prices
These are the costs executors most often meet after the filing fee. None of them has a statewide statutory amount, so this site does not estimate them.
Bond
A bond may be required unless a will, consent, or court order waives it. Premiums depend on the bond amount, the estate, and the applicant.
Copies and local charges
Certified copies, recording, inventory, accounting fees, and county surcharges are billed separately from the filing charge.
Professional fees
Attorney, accountant, and appraiser fees are negotiated or court-reviewed. They are not part of any filing schedule.
State-specific limits
- The affidavit route covers personal property, not real property.
- The $22 amount applies to the informal-probate track.
Use this as a starting point.
This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice, and it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Probate law varies by state and county and changes over time. Verify the current rule with the court or a licensed attorney in the relevant state.
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Filing-cost source
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Neb. Rev. Stat. § 33-125(1)(a)(i)
Reviewed source note: (1) In probate matters the county court shall be entitled to receive the following fees: (a)(i) Twenty-two dollars for probate proceedings commenced and closed informally.