When handling an estate, you want it done right by a reputable and trusted team.

We simplify estate administration with a flat fee of $2,300 + GST to obtain a Grant of Probate or Grant of Administration. There is no percentage fees and no hidden fees.

Our flat fee includes routine calls, emails, updates, court follow ups, and practical executor guidance throughout the file and after the Grant. Because our team includes experienced lawyers & CPAs, we can also provide CPA support for estate tax matters, including assistance with the required CRA Tax Clearance Certificate after the Grant.

Please note: Disbursements are billed separately (third-party costs such as court filing fees and courier charges).

• Included in our flat fee:

  • Initial review of the Will (if any) and guidance on whether probate or administration is required

  • Review of the estate assets and debts to confirm what needs to be listed and what may pass outside the estate

  • Preparing and filing the probate/administration application

  • Required service on beneficiaries (where applicable)

  • Handling typical court follow-ups (as needed)

  • Guidance during and after the Grant is issued, including practical executor guidance

  • After the Grant: We continue to provide reasonable post-grant guidance at no additional legal fee, so you’re not left on your own once the Grant is issued

• Common Extras (Quoted Before We Proceed)

  • Missing/Problematic Will issues

  • Disputes/contested matters, urgent court applications

  • Significant cross-border/foreign document work

  • Complex asset issues (corporations, multiple properties, etc.)

With over 250+ clients served, our team provides integrated support across estate planning, estate administration, and tax. We work directly with individuals and are a trusted referral resource for banks, credit unions, and other professionals.

Varsity Law also has experienced CPAs on our team, so you can get practical guidance on estate tax questions and required estate tax fillings as the file progresses. Our goal is a probate process that is clear, efficient, and as stress-free as possible.

A Grant of Probate confirms a will’s validity and gives the executor legal authority to manage and distribute an estate. A Grant of Administration applies when there is no will, giving someone the authority to manage and distribute the estate.

Both are essential for transferring estate assets to beneficiaries and are required by institutions such as banks, land titles offices, and other asset holders to confirm the legal authority to act.