Probate Administrative Fees in BC
Probate administrative fees are charged by the BC government to
oversee the settling of estates. Probate refers to a process that confirms a
will is legitimate under BC laws. Uptown Notaries can assist you with a will as
well as information about the cost of a will probate in BC. Not all assets are
subject to probate. Whether or not a will must be probated hinges
on the agencies and financial associations holding the assets of the estate –
they may require a will be probated before assets are dispersed and therefore
are subject to BC probate administrative fees.
Cost of Probate administrative fees in BC:
Probate Exceptions in BC
The following are cases when probate is generally not required and therefore not subject to Probate Administrative Fees in BC:
- When assets are owned jointly with right of survivorship and there is one or more surviving joint owner
- When assets have named beneficiaries on the policies and the named beneficiaries are alive (i.e. RRSPs/RRlFs, life insurance, pensions, tax free savings accounts, segregated funds)
- The value of the assets of the estate do not exceed $25,000
This is general
information on the cost of probate administrative fees in BC. It is not legal advice.
Please seek
specific information on your situation from a Notary Public or lawyer.
Probate Examples and Cost in BC
The following are some examples of when a probate is or is not needed and the cost of the probate administrative fees in BC.
Will probate
likely be required if either one of them passes away?
No. Upon the death of either one of them, the assets will transfer to the surviving owner or to the named beneficiary.
As long as the value of the car is under $25,000 after funeral bills, etc. have been paid, then probate will likely not be required.
Yes, if the husband dies. The company who administers the shares will likely require the Grant of Letters Probate to transfer the shares to the wife.
How much will
probate cost?
The shares' value is $55,000 and the car's value is $5,000 then the probate administrative fee would be $498.
Is probate likely required?
Yes. Probate administrative fees would be payable if she has all of her assets in her own name.
How much would
probate cost?
On an estate with the gross value of $350,000 the probate administrative fees would be $4,558.
Questions about Probate Administrative Fees in BC
Uptown Notaries has been providing quality legal services for over 28 years in Burnaby, Coquitlam and the surrounding areas. We can help you with the probate of a will and answer any questions you may have on the cost of probate administration fees in BC.
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