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Old 02-09-2012, 12:48 PM   #27
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Originally Posted by Hack&Lube View Post

In Canada, AFAIK, there are no estate taxes and the transfer of estate is considered a sale.
It is different from province to province. Ontario and BC (IIRC) collect a signficant probate fee (which is really a disguised inheritance tax). Alberta is fortunate in this regard - presently, our maximum probate fee is $400.00.
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