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Probate fees in British Columbia: what an estate pays

What it costs to obtain a grant of probate in British Columbia: the rate or tier published by the province or court, with the source.

Probate fees

Probate Fee Act: no probate fee on an estate of $25,000 or less; $6 for each $1,000 (or part) between $25,000 and $50,000, then $14 for each $1,000 (or part) above $50,000. A separate court filing fee applies. We found no 2026 amendment: confirm on the current statute.

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Fees are charged on the value of the estate at death (the rules for which assets count differ) and are paid when you apply. Lawyer fees and other court fees are separate. Rates change: confirm with the court before filing. Where a province's tier table could not be read, we say so rather than guess. Rules, fees and programs change and were read on 2026-11-14: confirm with the official source. General information, not legal advice. Quebec follows its own rules: see atlasquebec.ca.

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