Disclaimer

doineedprobate.ca provides general information only about probate and estate administration in Canada. It does not provide legal advice.

Not legal advice

Nothing on this site is legal advice, and you should not rely on it as a substitute for advice from a qualified lawyer. Using this site, the probate checker, or contacting us does not create a lawyer–client relationship.

The law is province-specific and changes

Probate is governed separately by each province and territory, and the rules, dollar thresholds, forms and fees change over time. The information here may not reflect the most recent changes, and may not apply to your circumstances. Quebec, as a civil-law jurisdiction, differs significantly from the rest of Canada.

The checker is a guide, not a decision

The probate checker produces a general indication based on the limited answers you give. It cannot account for every fact, document or dispute that may affect an estate. Its result is a starting point for a conversation with a lawyer — not a determination you should act on alone.

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To the extent permitted by law, doineedprobate.ca and its author are not liable for any loss or damage arising from reliance on the information or tools on this site. Always confirm your situation with a lawyer licensed where the person who died lived.