Free calculator: NS

Nova Scotia Probate Fee Calculator

Enter the estate value to apply Nova Scotia's published probate fee schedule. Any separate filing fee is shown on its own line, never folded into "the fee."

Province

Estate value

The Nova Scotia schedule

Estate value $10,000 or less: $85.60
Over $10,000 up to $25,000: $215.20
Over $25,000 up to $50,000: $358.15
Over $50,000 up to $100,000: $1,002.65
Over $100,000: $1,002.65 plus an additional $16.95 for every $1,000 (or fraction thereof)

These are fixed statutory amounts under the Probate Act, s.87(2), not a percentage rate.

Nova Scotia Probate Act, s.87(2) →

Estimate only. Confirm with the court or a lawyer before relying on this figure.

Handling an estate in Nova Scotia?

Nova Scotia executor guide →What to do when someone dies: Nova Scotia →Compare all 10 provinces →

Common Questions

How much is the probate fee in Nova Scotia?

Estate value $10,000 or less: $85.60 Over $10,000 up to $25,000: $215.20 Over $25,000 up to $50,000: $358.15 Over $50,000 up to $100,000: $1,002.65 Over $100,000: $1,002.65 plus an additional $16.95 for every $1,000 (or fraction thereof)

Is there an official Nova Scotia probate fee calculator?

No interactive government calculator is published for Nova Scotia. This page applies the published schedule above; the source is linked below.

Guidepost is not a law firm. This is an estimate, not legal advice, confirm the current fee with the court before relying on it. Full disclaimer.