Ontario Estate Administration Tax Calculator
Estimate the probate fee on an estate. Free, no sign-up.
Include real estate at full value (do not subtract a mortgage). Leave out assets that go directly to a named beneficiary.
- Estate administration tax
- $6,750.00
- Share of the estate
- 1.35%
This is an estimate based on the Estate Administration Tax Act, 1998 and is not legal advice. The first $50,000 is exempt; above that the tax is $15 for each $1,000 or part of $1,000.
Common questions
How much is probate tax in Ontario?
Ontario's estate administration tax is $0 on the first $50,000 of the estate and $15 for every $1,000 (or part of $1,000) above that, about 1.5%.
What counts toward the value of the estate?
The value of the estate's assets at the date of death, such as real estate (without deducting a mortgage), bank and investment accounts and vehicles. Assets that pass directly to a named beneficiary or by survivorship generally do not form part of the estate.
Do I have to pay the tax before I get the certificate?
Yes. The tax is paid when the application for the certificate of appointment of estate trustee is filed. An Estate Information Return must be filed within 180 days after the certificate is issued.
Applying as an executor? Read how probate works in Ontario, or book a consultation with Naksar Law, a Mississauga wills and estates law firm.