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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.
Since June of 1992 when Ontario tripled its probate fees, people have been looking for ways to avoid paying them. And no wonder-this quiet tax can set you back almost $15,000 on a $1 million estate. In many cases, probate fees can be avoided altogether by ensuring that certain steps are taken.