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Each province and territory is different and a chart of the court probate fees by province is shown at the end of this post. There is no fee or a very low fee for smaller estates. The areas of Canada that have a maximum fee are Alberta ($400) and Quebec ($65).
The American Association of Retired Persons has ventured that the costs typically range from 7-10% of the total gross estate, or averages around $1500-$2000. Other sources have suggested that the average cost of probate in Massachusetts might come in a little lower, at around 5%. The cost of probate in Massachusetts can also be significantly reduced for estates totaling less than $25,000.