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What would probate actually cost your family?

Enter your estate value and your state. See what probate would cost, how long it would take, and what a trust-based plan would prevent.

Your estate

Approximate gross estate value (everything you own: home, retirement, savings, investments, etc.)

$
$50K $5M

These are estimates based on typical KY, IN, and OH probate fee structures. Actual costs vary based on estate complexity, attorney rates, and county procedures. Not legal advice.

If your estate goes through probate

In Kentucky…

Estimated probate cost
$10,000–$20,000
Court fees, executor fees, and attorney fees paid from the estate before your family receives anything.
Estimated timeline
6–18 months
Assets are typically frozen during probate. Your family waits to receive their inheritance.
Privacy
Public record
What you owned, what you owed, who got what — all searchable. A trust keeps this private.
What a trust-based plan would prevent
$10,000–$20,000

A Family Protection Plan at Cooper Law costs from $3,800. Even at the lowest probate estimate, the math usually favors the trust significantly.

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This calculator provides general estimates only. Actual probate costs depend on factors specific to your estate, including real estate, business interests, debts, will challenges, multi-state property, and county-specific procedures. Estimates assume an uncontested probate with typical complexity. Not legal or financial advice. For a tailored assessment, request a consultation.