Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Negative(adj) denying; implying, containing, or asserting denial, negation or refusal; returning the answer no to an inquiry or request; refusing assent; as, a negative answer; a negative opinion; -- opposed to affirmative.
Each province and territory is different and a chart of the court probate fees by province is shown at the end of this post. There is no fee or a very low fee for smaller estates. The areas of Canada that have a maximum fee are Alberta ($400) and Quebec ($65).
Using this system, probating a typical California estate with a gross value of $500,000 would cost $13,000 in legal feesâa very large amount given the amount of legal work involved. The estate would do much better if it paid the lawyer by the hour.