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Court of Queen's Bench
PROBATE DIVISION
Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get Court forms?

Forms can be purchased from:

Statutory Publications Office
200 Vaughan Street
Winnipeg MB
R3C 1T5
Telephone: Toll Free in Manitoba: 1.800-321-1203
In Winnipeg and outside Manitoba: 204-945-3101
Fax: 204-945-7172
E-mail:statpub@gov.mb.ca

Payment Options
All orders must be prepaid. You may choose one of the following payment methods:
- Cash and Interac accepted when ordering in person at our 200 Vaughan Street office in Winnipeg
- Visa, MasterCard , Cheques and Money Orders Payable to the Minister of Finance

Can I find Court forms or Rules of the Court online?

You can find information on the Laws of Manitoba at:

http://www.gov.mb.ca/chc/statpub/index.html

Once you are at this Internet site, click on "Enter Manitoba Laws" to find specific information.

Can I access the Court Registry System online?

Yes, you can access the Court Registry System online at:

http://www.jus.gov.mb.ca/registry

What are the fees that I will have to pay to file court documents?

The Law Fees and Probate Charge Regulation regulate all court fees. You can find these fees online at:

http://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca/court_fees.html

Fees can be paid by cash, cheque or money order. Security for costs must be paid by certified cheque or money order.

How can I obtain a copy of a Grant?

The Court of Queen's Bench, Probate Division, in Winnipeg, acts as the central registry for all probate matters in the Province. You must attend or write to the Court of Queen's Bench, Probate Division, in Winnipeg, to request information. Court staff can photocopy documents from the file for a minimum charge of $2.50. ($1.00 for the 1st page and then .50 cents for each additional page) plus applicable search fees. You may wish to contact The Court of Queen's Bench, Probate Division, in Winnipeg at 945-0344 to obtain an estimate of the fees that you will be required to remit along with your written request.

Can I obtain information on a file without the file number?

Yes, court staff can complete a search in the deceased's name.

Do I have to probate a Will?

You are only required to probate a Will if there are assets in the deceased's name alone.

What are the current Probate Fees?

The fees are:

- $70.00 on the first $10,000.00 value of the estate and then:
- $7.00 per $1000.00 or portion of a $1000.00 thereafter.

Does Manitoba Courts have a website?

Manitoba Courts has a Website containing information on all the levels of Court in Manitoba. The Website is:

http://www.manitobacourts.mb.ca

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The material provided here is for informational purposes only and is not to be relied upon as legal advice. Court staff cannot provide you with legal advice or complete court documents for you.

Last update - December 2006

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