Probate Fixed Fees
We offer fixed fees for probate which reflect the service that is required and the complexity of work needed. If any complexities arise which might increase costs (such as those outlined above) we will always discuss this with you and provide you with cost options. Further information is available on probate fees and disbursements.
As a guide, for a more straightforward estate, our fees are usually in the range of £3,000 to £7,000 plus VAT and any disbursements (VAT is currently charged at 20%). This fee covers our management of the entire probate process on your behalf.
This estimate applies where:
A valid will exists, or the next of kin can be clearly identified (without the need for genealogical investigations)
The will does not include any complex trust arrangements.
The deceased was domiciled in the UK.
No Inheritance Tax is payable and no business or agricultural reliefs are required.
The estate includes no more than one property.
Regular visits to any property for insurance purposes are not anticipated.
The estate does not contain complicated assets such as business interests, cryptocurrency or other digital assets, foreign holdings, agricultural property, or assets held in trust.
There are no more than 10 beneficiaries, all based in the UK, with no more than two being charities.
There are no disagreements between beneficiaries regarding how the estate should be distributed. If a dispute arises that cannot be resolved quickly, we may be unable to continue acting and you may need to seek advice from a firm specialising in contentious probate.
No claims have been made against the estate.
Complex Estates
You will appreciate that providing an exact quotation for a more complex estate is difficult without detailed information, as many factors can increase the level of work involved.
Examples of some complex factors can include, registering the death, arranging for property insurance to be put in place and managing a property, dealing with personal possessions, the number of assets and liabilities in an estate (the more assets in an estate, the more complicated this can become), shareholdings and investments, business property and agricultural property, multiple legatees and beneficiaries (with additional complexity if they are difficult to locate), where Inheritance Tax is payable and preparing a full IHT400 form, advising in respect of lifetime gifts, inclusion of trusts in an estate (either already in existence that have been created by the deceased during their Lifetime or of which they are a beneficiary, or the creation under the terms of the Will or intestacy rules), claims for loss relief and Income and Capital Gains Tax considerations for the period of administration.
We would therefore need to discuss your specific circumstances before offering a tailored estimate.
As a general indication, our fees for complex estates typically start from £8,000 plus VAT and disbursements (VAT currently 20%). This applies to estates that fall outside the parameters of the straightforward estate criteria outlined above.
We will provide a fee estimate at the beginning of the work depending on the circumstances of your case and the number of hours we anticipate the work will take. We would usually have an initial meeting with you to obtain the relevant information and then provide a fee estimate.
Our team will provide you with a bespoke quotation at the outset of the matter, but our firm can offer additional services which are not included in the costs above:
Preparing Deeds of Variation
Preparing Deeds of Appointment for Will Trusts
Acting in the sale, transfer or assent of a property
Applying for Grant of Representation | |
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Fee to prepare an application for a Grant of Probate/Grant of Letters of Administration only | £725 + VAT |
Grant and Transferable Nil Rate Band IHT 217 | £725 + VAT |
Grant and full IHT account (Subject to complexity, value and nature of assets involved) | £1,500 + VAT |
Hourly Rates | |
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Directors | £280 per hour |
Associates/Senior Solicitors over 8 years qualified | £255 per hour |
Solicitors over 4-8 years qualification | £235 per hour |
Solicitors under 4-year qualification/Legal Executives | £200 per hour |
Trainee Solicitors/Paralegals | £140 per hour |
Disbursements | |
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Probate Registry Fee | £526 |
Copies of the Grant (Per Document) | £2.00 |
Land Registry Fees | £7.00 |
Bankruptcy Search Fees | £6.00 |
Private Family Law Fixed Fees
We offer fixed fees for our private family law work. For more information please Get In Touch and speak to our team. We also off a variety of fixed fees for court representation at initial hearings ranging from £350 to £1000 depending on the type of hearing and the location.
Fixed Fees Schedule | |
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Representing applicant in a divorce | £500 + VAT |
Respondent in divorce | £200 + VAT |
Preparation of a child arrangement order application | £500 + VAT |
Non-Molestation or Occupation order application | £500 + VAT |
Buying & Selling a Property Fixed Fees
Our fees are inclusive of all the necessary tasks mentioned in the 'stages of the process' section below, that must be performed to complete the purchase of your new home. These tasks comprise registering the property at the Land Registry and managing the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (for properties in England) or Land Transaction Tax (for properties in Wales). The fixed fees are determined based on the value or price of the property and further information can be found at buying a property and selling a property.
Property Price | Fees | VAT | Total |
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£0 - £179,999 | £750 | £150 | £900 |
£180,000 - £249,999 | £850 | £170 | £1020 |
£250,000 – £299,999 | £950 | £190 | £1140 |
£300,000 - £349,999 | £1050 | £210 | £1260 |
£350,000 - £449,999 | £1150 | £230 | £1380 |
£450,000 - £649,999 | £1250 | £250 | £1500 |
£650,000 - £999,999 | £1350 | £270 | £1620 |
Property Type | Additional Fees |
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New Build Properties | Further £200 plus VAT on each of the above fixed fee |
Leasehold | Further £150 plus VAT on the above fixed fees |