Probate fees · Northwest Territories
Northwest Territories probate fees (2026)
Estate administration fees in Northwest Territories: Flat fees by band, topping out at $435. Effectively capped. On a $500,000 estate, the fee is about $435. Here is the full schedule, worked examples at common estate sizes, and how Northwest Territories stacks up against every other province and territory.
The Northwest Territories estate administration fees schedule
| Estate value | Fee charged |
|---|---|
| Up to $10,000 | $30 |
| $10,001 – $25,000 | $110 |
| $25,001 – $125,000 | $215 |
| $125,001 – $250,000 | $325 |
| Over $250,000 | $435 |
What it costs at common estate sizes
| Estate value | Northwest Territories probate fee |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $325 |
| $500,000 | $435 |
| $1,000,000 | $435 |
| $2,000,000 | $435 |
Charged on the value of NWT property net of debts. Territorial fee regulations change quietly — worth an annual re-check.
Northwest Territories vs every province (probate fee on $500k and $1M)
| Province / territory | On $500,000 | On $1,000,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Manitoba | $0 | $0 |
| Yukon | $140 | $140 |
| Quebec | $243 | $243 |
| Nunavut | $425 | $425 |
| Northwest Territories (this page) | $435 | $435 |
| Alberta | $525 | $525 |
| Prince Edward Island | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| New Brunswick | $2,500 | $5,000 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $3,054 | $6,054 |
| Saskatchewan | $3,700 | $7,200 |
| British Columbia | $6,650 | $13,650 |
| Ontario | $6,750 | $14,250 |
| Nova Scotia | $7,782.65 | $16,257.65 |
Cheapest first. Every schedule verified at its governing statute, regulation, or court fee table. BC and Saskatchewan figures include the flat filing fee.
Frequently asked questions
How much are probate fees in Northwest Territories?
Northwest Territories’s estate administration fees is flat fees by band, topping out at $435. Effectively capped. On a $500,000 estate that works out to $435, and on a $1,000,000 estate $435. Try other amounts in the probate fee calculator.
Is there a cap on Northwest Territories probate fees?
Yes — Northwest Territories’s fee is effectively capped at $435, no matter how large the estate. That makes it one of the most predictable in Canada.
How do Northwest Territories probate fees compare to other provinces?
Ranked by the fee on a $500,000 estate, Northwest Territories is #5 of 13 jurisdictions (cheapest first) — in the middle of the pack. The lowest is Manitoba ($0) and the highest is Nova Scotia ($7,782.65). The full table is above this FAQ.
How can I reduce probate fees in Northwest Territories?
Assets that pass outside the estate escape the fee: registered accounts and insurance with a named beneficiary (RRSP, RRIF, TFSA, life insurance), and assets held in joint ownership with right of survivorship. Gifting during life and certain trusts also help. Each carries trade-offs — see our estate-planning guide before acting.
Estimate the fee on your estate
Enter any value and province in the calculator, or read how probate fits the bigger estate-planning picture.
Educational information, not legal or tax advice. Northwest Territories’s schedule was verified June 13, 2026 at Court Services Fees Regulations, Schedule A (NWT Justice). Probate rules — including what counts as estate property and whether value is measured gross or net of debts — vary by province and change over time. Confirm the figure with the estate’s lawyer or the provincial court before relying on it.