Alternatives to Paying the New Brunswick Solicitor Tariff for Probate
The Regulation 84-9 solicitor tariff can cost $830–$2,000+ for straightforward NB estates. Here are every realistic alternative, with an honest assessment of when each works.
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Bank Accounts After Death in New Brunswick: What Happens and What to Do
Why banks freeze accounts after someone dies in New Brunswick, what joint accounts do automatically, when probate is required, and how to access funds for funeral costs.
Best Probate Resource for First-Time Executors in New Brunswick (2026)
First-time executor in New Brunswick? Find out what resource works best for navigating the 2026 probate forms, fee changes, and district-specific filing rules — no legal background required.
Executor Fees in New Brunswick: What You're Entitled to Charge
How executor compensation works in New Brunswick, the 3% industry standard, how lawyer fees are calculated separately, and when the court gets involved.
How Long Does Probate Take in New Brunswick?
Realistic probate timelines for New Brunswick estates, including court processing, CRA clearance, and the deadlines that control how fast you can close.
How to Close an Estate in New Brunswick: Final Accounting and Distribution
The final steps to close a New Brunswick estate — preparing accounts, getting CRA clearance, passing of accounts, distributing to beneficiaries, and formally winding up.
How to File a Probate Application in New Brunswick Without a Lawyer
Step-by-step guide to filing for Letters Probate or Letters of Administration in New Brunswick as a self-represented executor — forms, fees, and district-specific requirements.
Letters of Administration in New Brunswick: When and How to Apply
How to get Letters of Administration in New Brunswick when there's no will, who has priority to apply, what Form 2E requires, and the key differences from probate.
New Brunswick Estate Taxes After Death: What Executors Must File
The terminal T1 return, RRSP and RRIF taxation on death, the CRA Clearance Certificate, and the personal liability risk every New Brunswick executor needs to understand.
New Brunswick Probate Court Locations and Filing Requirements
Where to file your New Brunswick probate application, the district-specific requirements for Moncton, Fredericton, and Saint John, and contact details for each registry.
New Brunswick Probate Fees: 2026 Court Costs Explained
The current New Brunswick probate fee structure after the 2026 changes, how to calculate what you'll owe, and what costs to expect beyond court tax.
New Brunswick Probate Forms: What Executors Need Before Filing
A plain-English guide to every New Brunswick probate form — Form 2A, 2E, 2C, 2I, 2AA, 2X, 2Y, and the passing of accounts forms — and when each one applies.
New Brunswick Probate Guide vs Hiring an Estate Lawyer: Which Is Right for You?
Should you hire a New Brunswick estate lawyer for probate or use a self-guided approach? A clear breakdown by estate complexity, cost, and executor experience.
New Brunswick Probate Guide vs PLEIS-NB: What Free Resources Don't Cover
PLEIS-NB pamphlets explain NB probate law accurately but leave executors without forms guidance, 2026 fee changes, or district-specific filing rules. Here's what each provides.
Common Probate Mistakes in New Brunswick (and How to Avoid Them)
The most frequent errors that get New Brunswick probate applications rejected or create personal liability for executors — and exactly how to avoid each one.
Real Estate and Probate in New Brunswick: Transferring Property After Death
How probate interacts with real estate in New Brunswick, what the Land Registry requires, transfer tax exemptions, and how to legally sell a house after someone dies.
Notice to Creditors in New Brunswick: Royal Gazette Publication Guide
How to publish a Notice to Creditors in the New Brunswick Royal Gazette, why it protects executors from personal liability, and the exact steps to do it correctly.
Probate Court New Brunswick: What Executors Need to Know
What the Probate Court of New Brunswick does, when you must go through it, and exactly how the grant of probate or letters of administration works.
What Assets Require Probate in New Brunswick?
Which assets must go through the New Brunswick Probate Court, which bypass the estate entirely, and how to value the estate correctly for probate tax purposes.