At Shaikh Law our estate lawyer fees for probate in Ontario range between $1,500 to $2,500 + Tax, for a simple uncontested Probate. At Shaikh Law, we have maintained a simple four-tier probate legal fee structure for our clients. First, three-tier are fixed legal fees for uncontested probate applications. Fourth-tier is for complex and contested probate applications charged at an hourly rate.
Complex estate litigation would include contentious probate application, uncertain entitlements, uncertain beneficiaries, the estate is located at multiple jurisdictions then Legal fees based on an hourly rate could be charged by an Estate Lawyer.
No. A short answer is you do not need a lawyer to file for a probate application. There is no legal requirement to hire a lawyer to file a probate application in Ontario.
However, it is essential to understand that a probate lawyer would be qualified to draft the probate application as per Ontario’s civil procedure rules. An experienced estate lawyer or a probate lawyer can look after all aspects of a probate application. The chances of rejection of a probate application would be less if you were to retain an estate & probate lawyer who is more experienced in drafting such applications. Your lawyer will be responsible for attending to any court objections and resolving such complaints to the judge’s satisfaction.
A probate lawyer can also advise a tax-efficient way to file probate and guide you to take steps to protect assets and what other measures are needed other than probate application.
Overall, an estate lawyer can get the probate process completed faster than others. A probate lawyer will be your go-to person if you run into a problem when distributing the assets.
Our Estate Lawyer Fees for small & simple estate valued less than $50,000/- with one beneficiary only, Legal Fees is $1,500.00 +Tax
What is Included in the Probate Legal Fees and when to select this package
NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
Probate Lawyers Fees
Our Estate Lawyer Fees for small & simple estate valued more than $50,000/- with one beneficiary only, Legal Fees is $1,800.00 +Tax
What is Included in the Probate Legal Fees and when to select this package
NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
Our Estate Lawyer Fees for a probate application is $2,500.00 +Tax if a Will is not present
What is Included in the Probate Legal Fees and when to select this package
NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
It is common for a probate application to become complicated and highly contentious among beneficiaries. Estate litigation can get complicated not only because of complex legal principles and rules but also due to emotions and family relationships. You want to make sure you retain an Estate Litigation lawyer who can help you navigate through the process efficiently and effectively.
Our Probate Lawyer can help you with the following areas of estate litigation:
An hourly legal fee applies for a contested probate application. However, depending on the matter’s complexity, we can offer block fees retainer to our clients. Please contact us to set up a free 15-minute consultation.
At our Law Firm we beleive in giving our client’s an oppourtunity to learn more about our expertise and experience before deciding to retain us. We offer 15 minutes free legal advice in Ontario. Call us, email us or use the form below to book your free consultation with a lawyer.
If you are based out of Ontario, please email us to book your appointment.
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