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If the value of the estate in British Columbia does not exceed $25,000, no probate fee is payable, and only the basic application fee of $200 is required. For large estate, it is possible to reduce probate fees with proper estate planning.
For the most straight forward probate, there largest filing fees are incurred at the beginning and end of the process. The 2014 fee charged to file a probate petition is $450. There will be a $435 filing fee to file the petition for final distribution of the estate assets.