Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Canada
probate
I want to probate a will in ontario canada I've read that there are no estate taxes in canada but you will be required to pay a percentage of the estate in probate fees,my question, what is the percentage that they charge for probating the will?
thanks Eddie.
Asked on 4/15/01, 12:23 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Steven Matheson
Edwards & Carfagnini
Re: probate
The probate fees for an estate in Ontario are as follows:
$5 for the first $50,000.00 and $15 for each additional $1,000.00
You should also note that the amounts of the estate are rounded up to the nearest $1,000.00 for the purposes of the above.
Answered on 6/12/01, 2:05 pm