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If the value of the estate in British Columbia does not exceed $25,000, no probate fee is payable, and only the basic application fee of $200 is required. For large estate, it is possible to reduce probate fees with proper estate planning.
Generally, a probate without any outside litigation will run about $4,000 to $7,000: it all depends on the amount of time and the complexity of the issues. On the other hand, the costs to others are more than most imagine.