Probate Fee Calculator Tool For British Columbia

In British Columbia, probate fees (also known as probate taxes) are officially called Probate Filing Fees. They are payable when applying for a Grant of Probate or Administration. These fees are governed by the Probate Fee Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 370.

If you enter your total estate value below the tool will calculate how much your probate taxes will be.

BC Probate Fee Calculator

Enter Total Estate Value ($):
Number of Certified Copies ($40 each):
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Probate fees are payable to the Minister of Finance and are separate from any legal or professional fees incurred during the probate process

When Probate Fees Apply

Probate fees apply to the value of the deceased’s estate (specifically the assets that require probate) at the date of death. This generally includes:

• Real estate solely in the deceased’s name

• Bank accounts solely in the deceased’s name

• Investments (stocks, bonds, mutual funds, GICs) solely owned by deceased

• Personal property (vehicles, valuables, etc.) solely in the deceased’s name

• Assets typically excluded (do NOT attract probate fees):

• Jointly owned property with right of survivorship (e.g., joint tenancy)

• Assets with named beneficiaries (RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, life insurance)

• Assets held in trust Assets gifted or transferred prior to death

How Probate Fees Are Calculated

Probate fees in BC have two tiers:

Estate Value

• Up to $25,000 - No Fee

• $25,000.01 – $50,000 - $6 per $1,000 (0.6%)

• Over $50,000 - $14 per $1,000 (1.4%)

Court Filing Fee:

• A $200 flat fee is required when applying for a grant of probate or administration for estates valued over $25,000

Certified Copies:

• Each certified copy of the grant of probate or statement of assets and liabilities costs $40