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Estate Administration Tax and Capital Gains in Ontario: How Planning Ahead Can Reduce Probate Fees

Posted by Brian McMurter on 24 January 2026
The short answer: Estate Administration Tax (often called probate fees) and capital gains tax are two separate taxes that can both arise when someone dies in Ontario. Estate Administration Tax applies to assets that pass through the estate. Capital gains tax applies to the growth in value of cert...
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