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Probate court costs typically include filing and inventory fees, which must be paid before final distributions from the estate should be made. If sufficient, they are usually paid from whatever cash remains after the will's specific bequests are satisfied. So, they can appear to impact one beneficiary more than another. A more detailed answer to your question would require having the will, the inventory and a description of the court costs.

I agree with you that it sounds like she affirmed the amendment. If your mother is still alive and competent, then she can set things aside. Otherwise, I do not see how you can do that, especially in light of this document.

Suggest you obtain the services of a probate litigation attorney to investigate this matter and maybe bring a lawsuit on your behalf to compel an accounting.