Missouri law sets forth the minimum fees for attorneys in probate cases. See Section 473.153. Attorneys collect a percent of the personal property administered and of the proceeds of all real property sold under order of the probate court. The following table shows the minimum fees as of June 2013.
| Amount | Percent Fee |
| On the first $5,000 | 5% |
| On the next $20,000 | 4% |
| On the next $75,000 | 3% |
| On the next $300,000 | 2.75% |
| On the next $600,000 | 2.5% |
| On all over $1,000,000 | 2% |