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Fixed Lawyer Fees for Probate in Ontario

Do you need to probate a will? Has a bank said you need probate and you don't know where to start?

As a probate lawyer I can help you get probate at a reasonable cost, with great customer service.

Whether you need to probate a will or get probate without a will, I believe in being upfront about the costs of probate and the legal fees.

I offer low lawyer fees for probate because I run a practice with very low overhead. No fancy office, no photocopying charges, no "software fees.".

The average lawyer fees for probate in Ontario is $2880+ according to Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Some probate lawyers even charge a percentage of the estate for probate which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars.

Let's set up an intro call and I can explain the process and how I can help you get Ontario probate.

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Lawyer Fees for Probate Packages

All packages can be purchased separately. The "Probate" lawyer package includes "Estate Start".

Lawyer fees for probate vary based on complexity and size of the estate. We'll agree on a set fee before starting.

With a Will

No Will

Virtual Estate Review

Not sure if you need probate?

Don't know where to get started?

495

+HST

45min video meeting with experienced estate lawyer
Review and explanation of the Will
Review and advice on estate assets and valuations
Review of Ontario probate court requirements and bank rules
Explantation and advice on executor duties, timeline and liability
Run-through of detailed executor checklist
Plan out of next steps (e.g. probate)
Additional fees for in-person meeting

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PROBATE

Experienced Ontario probate lawyer, fast customer service and top-notch probate forms

Includes "Estate Review"

FROM $

2495

+HST

Unlimited advice from an experienced Ontario probate lawyer
Video consultation to review will, estate assets, executor duties and strategize next steps
Review and interpretation of will & valuation of estate assets
Advice on executor duties and liability
Advice and analysis of joint assets and beneficiariy designations
Advice on Estate Administration Tax (probate tax)
Preparation and filing of Ontario probate forms (Application for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee)
Drafting of renunciations and beneficiary consents (if applicable) and other estate court forms
Letters to banks, beneficiaries & 3rd parties as part of probate application process
Unlimited notarial copies of key docs

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Estate Wrap-Up

For distributing funds after you get probate (not required if executor is sole beneficiary)

FROM $

2400

+HST

Unlimited advice from an experienced Ontario probate lawyer
Preparation of Estate Information Return ($500 value)
Advice on distributing assets in stages
Advice on distributing personal effects
Advice on and review of draft estate accounts (actual preparation of accounts subject to additional fee)
Advice on executor's compensation
Advertising for creditors and negotiating settlement of any claims
Comprehensive summary letter to beneficiaries detailing estate management
Preparing and obtaining INTERIM releases from beneficiaries approving accounts and management of the estate
Preparing and obtaining FINAL releases once CRA Clearance Certificate received

Book A Call

Virtual Estate Review

Not sure if you need probate?

Don't know where to get started?

495

+HST

45min video meeting
Review of laws of intestacy
Review of probate and bank rules
Review and advice on estate assets and valuations
Explantation and advice on executor duties, timeline and liability
Run-through of detailed executor checklist
Plan out of next steps (e.g. probate)
Additional fees for in-person meeting

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PROBATE

Experienced legal advice, fast customer service and top-notch probate forms

Includes "Estate Review"

FROM $

2895

+HST

Unlimited advice (24-hour response time) from experienced Ontario probate lawyer
Video consultation to review will, estate assets, executor duties and strategize next steps
Review and laws of intestacy & valuation of estate assets
Advice on estate trustee duties and liability
Advice and analysis of joint assets and beneficiariy designations
Advertising for creditors
Advice on Estate Administration Tax (probate tax)
Preparation and filing of probate application (Application for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee)
Drafting of renunciations and beneficiary consents (if applicable)
Drafting of affidavit/court order waiving bond requirement
Letters to banks, beneficiaries & 3rd parties
Unlimited notarial copies of key docs

Book Now

ESTATE wrap-up

For distributing funds after probate (not required if executor is sole beneficiary)

FROM $

2400

+HST

Unlimited advice from experienced Ontario estates lawyer
Preparation of Estate Information Return (a $500 value)
Advice on distributing assets in stages
Advice on distributing personal effects
Advice on and review of draft estate accounts (actual preparation of accounts subject to additional fee)
Advice on executor's compensation
Negotiating settlement of any creditor claims
Comprehensive summary letter to beneficiaries detailing estate management
Preparing and obtaining INTERIM releases from beneficiaries approving accounts and management of the estate
Preparing and obtaining FINAL releases once CRA Clearance Certificate received

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Based in Toronto in the Beaches.

Virtual meetings from anywhere in the world.