Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  Negative(adj) denying; implying, containing, or asserting denial, negation or refusal; returning the answer no to an inquiry or request; refusing assent; as, a negative answer; a negative opinion; -- opposed to affirmative.
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).
California has lower court costs than other states, which can charge from $1,000 to $3,000, due to a law limiting cost hikes. Other fees go to the appraisal of the estate by referees, who receive 0.1% of the assets in California. How Do Probate Costs Vary Between States? The costs of probate vary from state to state. Such costs depend on estateâs size, disputes among inheritors, existence of valid will or trust, as well as complexity of the probated estate. New Yorkâs probate cost can range anywhere from 2% to 7% of estateâs value, but could be more under certain circumstances. Depending on the estateâs value, executorâs as well as attorneysâ fees in NY vary between 2.5% to 5% while court costs may range from $215 to $1,250.