Probate fees · Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island probate fees (2026)
Probate fee in Prince Edward Island: Tiered flat fees to $100,000, then $4 per $1,000 (0.4%) above $100,000. No cap. On a $500,000 estate, the fee is about $2,000. Here is the full schedule, worked examples at common estate sizes, and how Prince Edward Island stacks up against every other province and territory.
The Prince Edward Island probate fee schedule
| Estate value | Fee charged |
|---|---|
| Up to $10,000 | $50 |
| $10,001 – $25,000 | $100 |
| $25,001 – $50,000 | $200 |
| $50,001 – $100,000 | $400 |
| Over $100,000 | $400 + $4 per $1,000 over $100,000 |
What it costs at common estate sizes
| Estate value | Prince Edward Island probate fee |
|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,000 |
| $500,000 | $2,000 |
| $1,000,000 | $4,000 |
| $2,000,000 | $8,000 |
Charged on probate value (gross assets, excluding life insurance paid to a named beneficiary). A $1M estate pays $4,000 — some third-party tables wrongly show $4,350.
Prince Edward Island 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 | $435 | $435 |
| Alberta | $525 | $525 |
| Prince Edward Island (this page) | $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 Prince Edward Island?
Prince Edward Island’s probate fee is tiered flat fees to $100,000, then $4 per $1,000 (0.4%) above $100,000. No cap. On a $500,000 estate that works out to $2,000, and on a $1,000,000 estate $4,000. Try other amounts in the probate fee calculator.
Is there a cap on Prince Edward Island probate fees?
No — Prince Edward Island’s fee has no maximum. It keeps rising with the value of the estate, which is why larger estates here can owe thousands.
How do Prince Edward Island probate fees compare to other provinces?
Ranked by the fee on a $500,000 estate, Prince Edward Island is #7 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 Prince Edward Island?
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. Prince Edward Island’s schedule was verified June 13, 2026 at Probate Act, s.119.1(4) (PEI). 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.