How much are probate fees on an estate in New Brunswick?

This answer covers the law of New Brunswick.

Probate tax in New Brunswick is tiered by the value of the estate: $200 if the estate, or the part being administered, does not exceed $20,000. Over $20,000 up to $100,000 it is $200 plus $5 per $1,000 or part over $20,000, and above $100,000 it is $600 plus $15 per $1,000 or part over $100,000. Revised rates apply to applications filed on or after June 12, 2026.

The value is that of the whole estate, including real property, but for real property the actual value of any encumbrance, such as a mortgage, is deducted. Before a grant is issued, the applicant must file a sworn statement of the total value of the estate. The Court provides a Probate Tax Calculator, and grants for unusual or exceptional purposes are exempt from the tax but may attract a specific fee.

The tax must be paid before letters issue. Payment accompanies filed documents, by certified cheque, money order, debit card, credit card or cash in person, or by certified cheque or money order by mail, payable to the Minister of Finance for the Province of New Brunswick. Other fees, such as a $10 refiling fee, can also apply.