Bill > S05278

This bill amends the Surrogate's Court Procedure Act by updating the fee schedule for filing documents related to estates of varying values. Specifically, the bill expands the existing fee structure to include more detailed tiers for larger estates, with a significant focus on estates valued over $500,000. The most notable change is the introduction of new fee rates for estates valued at different ranges, culminating in a $10,000 fee for estates valued at $5,000,000 and over. The new fee schedule provides a more granular approach to charging filing fees, with rates progressively increasing based on the estate's value. For example, estates between $750,000 and $1,000,000 would now be charged $1,875, while estates between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000 would be charged $7,500. The bill will take effect 30 days after becoming law and will apply to actions and proceedings commenced on or after that date, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new fee structure.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5278