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RATES FOR PROBATE

Your case will be conducted by a Solicitor. All rates are exclusive of VAT. The rates are only an estimate and each case is unique. An accurate estimate will be provided upon receipt of instructions and evidence.

See our rates below: 

  • Solicitors with over 8 years’ experience - £301 plus VAT (20%)
  • Solicitors with over 4 years’ experience- £247 plus VAT (20%)
  • Solicitors or legal executives and fee earners of equivalent experience -£197 plus VAT (20%)
  • Paralegals -£138 plus VAT (20%) (supervised by a Solicitor)

You will find below scenario based rates, a reflection of the diverse nature of cases dependent on the existence of a Will and whether the estate is taxable.

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE WHERE THERE IS A WILL AND THE ESTATE IS NON-TAXABLE 

The matter will be conducted on a Fixed Fee basis which ranges from £3000-£7000 plus VAT (20%).

The above fee is on the assumption that: 

  • There is a valid will 
  • There is no more than one property 
  • There are no more than 2 bank or building society accounts 
  • There are no other intangible assets 
  • There are 1-2 beneficiaries 
  • There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise this is likely to lead to an increase in costs 
  • There is no inheritance tax payable and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC 
  • There are no claims made against the estate 

Potential additional costs 

If any additional copies of the grant are required, they will cost £0.50 each (1 per asset usually). Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included. Any third-party fees, for example to locate a missing beneficiary or an expert fees is not included in our fees.

Obtaining the grant of probate typically takes 7-27 weeks. Collecting assets can take 6-20 weeks depending on the circumstances. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 2-4 weeks.

ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATE WHERE THERE IS A WILL IN A TAXABLE ESTATE

Fixed fee estimate- £3500 - £9500 plus VAT (20%). The fee will depend on the amount of work involved and each case will be treated on its own merit. In addition 0.75% of property value and 1.5% of liquid asset value in accordance with the Law Society Guidelines.

Obtaining the grant of probate typically takes 7-27 weeks. Collecting assets can take 6-20 weeks depending on the circumstances. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 2-4 weeks.

ADMINISTRATION OF AN ESTATE WHERE THERE IS NO WILL IN A NON-TAXABLE ESTATE

Fixed fee estimate- £4500 - £11000 plus VAT (20%). The fee will depend on the amount of work involved and each case will be treated on its own merit.

Obtaining the grant of probate typically takes 7-27 weeks. Collecting assets can take 6-20 weeks depending on the circumstances. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 2-4 weeks.

ADMINISTRATION OF AN ESTATE WHERE THERE IS NO WILL IN A TAXABLE ESTATE 

Fixed fee estimate- £4500 - £11000 plus VAT (20%). The fee will depend on the amount of work involved and each case will be treated on its own merit. An average fee for this matter is estimated to be £8,000 plus VAT (20%) (depending on the amount of work involved). In addition 0.75% of property value and 1.5% of liquid asset value in accordance with the Law Society Guidelines

Obtaining the grant of probate typically takes 9-28 weeks. Collecting assets can take 6-18 weeks depending on the circumstances. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 2-4 weeks.