General information about probate in Canada — not legal advice.

Do I Need Probate?

Check whether you need probate

Answer a few simple questions about the estate. Nothing you enter leaves your device — there is no account and nothing is saved. This takes about two minutes.

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Where did the person who died live?

Choose the province or territory where they lived and owned property. Probate rules are set province by province.

This tool gives general information only and does not replace advice from a lawyer. Probate rules differ in every province and territory and change over time.