How Much Is Probate Tax in Ontario?
Minimize probate tax in Ontario with smart estate planning. Use trusts, life insurance, and gifting strategies to reduce taxes and maximize your legacy.
February 28, 2025
Minimize probate tax in Ontario with smart estate planning. Use trusts, life insurance, and gifting strategies to reduce taxes and maximize your legacy.
The final tax return, or Terminal Return, reports all income up to death. Executors file it to settle taxes before estate distribution. Plan ahead to reduce taxes.
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Ontario has no inheritance tax, but estate taxes like probate fees and capital gains tax can reduce what your heirs receive. Smart planning helps protect wealth.
SWPP helps families and business owners in Ontario with comprehensive estate planning.
SWPP’s Living Estate Plan service ensures Ontario families have an estate plan or living trust that protects their assets from unnecessary taxes and fees, including probate.
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