Probate fees are calculated by the value of the assets you pass
on through your Will. Fees are due at the time that the executor
makes application for probate of your Will. Many estate plans
use strategies to reduce assets that will be subject to probate
fees.
Probate Fees:
| Maximum |
|
British Columbia |
No fee
for estates under $10,000
estates between
$10,000.00 and $25,000.00 are charged a fee of $208.00;
estates over $25,000.00
but less than $50,000.00 are charged a fee of $208.00
plus $6.00 per thousand (or part of a thousand)
estates over $50,000.00
are charged a fee of $208.00, plus $150.00, plus $14.00
per thousand (or part of a thousand on the amount over
$50,000.00. |
None |
|
Alberta |
$25 for first $10,000 increasing to $6,000
For estates over $1,000,000 |
$6,000 |
|
Saskatchewan |
$7 on each $1,000 |
None |
|
Manitoba |
$25 for first $5,000 and $6 on each
$1,000 over $5,000 |
None |
|
Ontario |
$5 on each $1,000 for first $50,000 and
$15 on each $1,000 over $50,000 |
None |
|
Québec |
$65 for "English form" will;
$0 for notarial wills |
$65 |
None |
|
New Brunswick |
Up to $100 for the first $20,000 and $5 on
each $1,000 over $20,000 |
None |
|
Nova Scotia |
$75 for first $10,000 increasing to $800
for estate valued up to $200,000; and $5
on each $1,000 over $200,000 |
None |
|
Prince Edward Island |
$50 for first $10,000 increasing to $400
For estate of $100,000; and $4 on each
$1,000 over $100,000 |
None |
|
Newfoundland |
$80 for the first $1,000; $75 plus $5 on
each $1,000 |
None |
|
Northwest Territories |
$8 for first $500 increasing to $15 for
estate valued up to $1,000 and $3 on each
$1,000 over $1,000 |
None |
|
Yukon |
No fee for estates under $10,000; $140
(flat rate) for estates of $10,000 to $25,000;
$6 on each $1,000 over $25,000 |
None |
*
Fees can change at any time so get a current update for your
province or territory. E&OE (Errors and omissions excepted). |