🕰️ How Long Does Probate Take in Fresno County? Understanding the Timeline, Costs, and How Romine Group Can Help

When a loved one passes away and leaves real estate behind, the court process called probate must often take place before the property can be sold or transferred. In Fresno County, this process can feel overwhelming — especially for families who don’t have the funds to pay for probate upfront or don’t know where to start.

At Romine Group, we specialize in helping Central Valley families navigate probate quickly and affordably, even when funds are tight.

⏳ How Long Does Probate Take in Fresno County?

The average probate case in Fresno County takes 9 to 18 months, depending on the complexity of the estate.Here’s a general breakdown:

1. Filing and Appointment of Executor: 4–8 weeks

2. Notice to Heirs and Creditors: 2–3 months

3. Inventory, Appraisals, and Debts: 3–6 months

4. Court Review and Distribution: 4–6 months

Delays often occur if heirs disagree, documents are missing, or there are unpaid property taxes or mortgages. That’s where our team steps in — we help keep communication flowing between you, your probate paralegal, and the court so nothing stalls your progress.

💰 Fresno County Probate Value Limits

As of 2025, California law allows estates worth under $184,500 to use a simplified “Small Estate Affidavit” instead of full probate.If the property’s value is above that amount, a formal probate must be filed with the Fresno County Superior Court – Probate Division.

Romine Group works with both situations — from small estates with minimal assets to large family properties tied up in full probate.

⚖️ Typical Probate Costs

Families are often surprised by the expenses involved:

Expense	Estimated Cost
Court Filing Fees	$465 – $550
Publication Notice	$250 – $400
Probate Referee Appraisal	0.1% of Property Value
Attorney & Executor Fees	Typically 4–6% of Estate Value
Paralegal Assistance	$1,000 – $2,500 depending on case

At Romine Group, we understand these costs can be burdensome — we can fund probate costs upfront so you don’t have to delay or risk losing the property.

🤝 How Romine Group Helps Families Through Probate

We’re not attorneys — but we’ve guided dozens of Central Valley families through this process successfully by working side by side with their probate paralegals and legal representatives.

Here’s what we handle for you:

• Funding: We advance funds for filing fees, appraisals, and court costs.

• Coordination: We communicate directly with your paralegal and the court to keep things moving.

• Property Management: We secure and maintain the home during probate to protect its value.

• Sale Assistance: Once probate is complete, we can purchase the property directly or list it on the open market — whichever benefits your family most.

📞 Let’s Simplify Probate Together

If you’re facing probate in Fresno County, you don’t have to go through it alone.Romine Group can guide you step by step — from funding and filing to sale and settlement.

👉 Call us today at (559) 254-8223 or visit www.RomineGroupRE.com to learn how we can help you start or finish probate fast and stress-free.