PROBATE FEES – ESTATE ADMINISTRATION TAX

In 49+ years of law practice one of the most frequently asked will drafting questions I am asked is “how do I avoid probate fees”. These fees are a tax levied against an estate by the Ontario government based on its value. The tax is calculated at 1.5% of the value of the assets as.

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July 8

Avoiding Probate Fees

I suspected that the title would get your attention, as it should have! I’m writing this article because a client of mine recently dealt with a financial planner that did not consider the consequences of their actions and focused almost exclusively on saving probate fees. I would not want you to make the same mistake..

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