| Type of Probate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fixed Fee Probate – Simple Estate | £1,100 plus VAT at 20% |
| Fixed Fee Probate – More Complex Estate | £1,800 plus VAT at 20% |
| Fixed Fee Probate – Inheritance Tax Estate | £2,400 plus VAT at 20% |
| Full Probate – Simple Estate | £3,300 – £8,250 plus VAT at 20% |
| Full Probate – Medium complexity estate | £8,250 – £27,500 plus VAT at 20% |
| Full Probate – High complexity estate | £27,500 – £82,500 plus VAT at 20% |
We charge for the time our probate lawyers spend dealing with the matter at a rate of £275.00 plus VAT at 20% per hour, but with no additional fee based on the value of the estate. However, we do have an additional fee scale, you may wish to refer to.
Disbursements
- £300 for the probate fee
- £1.50 for each copy of the Grant
- £20 for title check per check
Additional fees
- £25 + VAT at 20% for bankruptcy and ID checks per beneficiary
- £40 + VAT at 20% for money transfer per each payment.
We will ask you to obtain valuations for the assets of the estate. If professional valuations are needed, the professionals may make a charge for providing you with a probate valuation. We also have an additional fee scale for Probate you may wish to refer to.
Disbursements are payable before we incur the cost. All prices are plus VAT at 20%.
Timescale: Overall, Probate can take anything from 6 to 18 months, depending on the complexity. Your lawyer will advise you on the most likely timescale when you enquire.
What is excluded in a Fixed Fee Probate service?
- Calculating and paying IHT (Unless Inheritance Tax Estate Fixed Fee) or any administration period taxes
- Foreign assets or domiciled persons
- Claims against the Estate
- Disputes over the Will
- Intestate Estates (where there is no Will)
- Capacity issues
- Variations to the Will if required
- Administering the Estate
- Tax advice
- Legal advice outside of the service requested
