Fixed Fee Probate
If you are concerned by the cost of Probate you may benefit from our fixed fee Probate service.
For some smaller simple estates, you may find a fixed fee approach more cost-effective. One of the biggest concerns people often have when undertaking Probate is the cost.
Traditionally solicitors would charge for Probate by the hour. For smaller simple estates this could result in paying more than you needed to. If you don’t mind doing some of the leg work, Attwells Solicitors has a great hybrid approach.
Our fixed fee Probate required you to provide details of the assets and any debts of the Estate. For our part, we’ll complete all the technical legal aspects, such we the Probate form and the IHT form. This is in addition to obtaining the Grant of Probate for you.
Once you have the Grant of Probate you will then be able to sell any property. Typically, due to the estate being small, this will be the former home. Our Conveyancing Team will be able to support you with this and come highly recommended.
You will also be able to collect any money, such as money from a savings or bank account, and pay the beneficiaries as per the Will.
How much does Fixed Fee Probate cost?
Simple Estate
- Liaising with you as to the information required to complete the form
- The relevant IHT forms or relevant probate forms
- Applying for the Grant of Probate
- Providing you with the Grant to enable you to administer the Estate
More Complex Estate
- Liaising with you as to the information required to complete the form
- The relevant IHT forms or relevant probate forms
- Applying for the Grant of Probate
- Providing you with the Grant to enable you to administer the Estate
Inheritance Tax Estate
- All included in a more Complex Estate plus
- Paying initial Inheritance Tax due
For more information about additional fees, disbursements and exclusions, click here
Who will be doing my work?
Probate form glossary
IHT400 is a more detailed form to replace the IHT205 quoted for
IHT402 is needed to claim a transferable Nil Rate Band from the deceased spouse.
IHT435 is needed to claim the Residential Nil Rate Band.
IHT436 is needed to claim the transferable Residential Nil Rate Band from deceased spouse.
Deed of Variation is a deed to alter the terms of the Will which may be beneficial for tax or practical reasons.
Deed of Renunciation is where the executor named in the Will or by the rules of intestacy does not wish to act.
Assent is need to Change Ownership of property title.
Interpretation of Will – Sometimes required by executors may require advice on their obligations under the Will.
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