Difference between revisions of "Probating the Will"

In addition to any fees payable to commence a probate proceeding, a fee based on the value of the estate must be paid to the court before the '''grant of probate''' will be issued. These "probate fees" are based on the gross value of the estate assets that were located in British Columbia when the will-maker died. If the estate assets have a value of less than $25,000, there is no fee payable. If the estate assets have a value over $25,000, fees are payable on the following basis.