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Ontario Small Estate Certificate helper
NextGen Docs form ND-1243. Search ND-1243 on docs.ngz.ca to make this document again.
Check if the estate qualifies, and get the court forms, tax and steps for a Small Estate Certificate.
Start this document FreeHow it works
What you will fill in
- Full name of the person who died
- Did they leave a will?
- Total value of what they owned in Ontario that goes through the estate
- Your name (the person applying)
Good to know
- Forms are free at ontariocourtforms.on.ca (Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 74.1 forms). File at the Superior Court of Justice in the area where the person lived.
- Estate Administration Tax: nothing on the first $50,000, then $15 per $1,000 (1.5%) on the rest.
- After you get the certificate, you must file an Estate Information Return with the Ontario Ministry of Finance within 180 days.
Help in your language
Every question comes with help like this. For example, “Full name of the person who died”:
English: As on the death certificate, for example: Shabana Qureshi.
اردو: مرحوم کا پورا نام۔
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ: ਮਰਹੂਮ ਦਾ ਪੂਰਾ ਨਾਮ।
हिन्दी: मृतक का पूरा नाम।
Français: Comme sur l'acte de décès.
Questions people ask
How much does the Ontario Small Estate Certificate helper cost?
It is free to fill in, preview and download.
Can I fill in the Ontario Small Estate Certificate helper in Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi or French?
Yes. The finished document is in English, but every question has plain help in English, Urdu, Punjabi, Hindi and French, and you can speak your answers.
Do I need a lawyer?
Many people use this document on their own. If your situation is complicated, or a lot of money or your home is involved, talk to a lawyer or licensed paralegal. In Ontario, the Law Society Referral Service (findlegalhelp.ca) gives a free 30-minute consultation.
Is my information private?
Only you can see your answers. They are saved on your device, and in your own account if you sign in, so you can finish on another device. NextGen Docs is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.