Probate Solicitors in Essex, Suffolk & London
Fixed Fee Probate
Simplifying the probate process with clear, transparent pricing. At Attwells Solicitors, our expert probate team can handle everything from start to finish for a fixed fee, with no hidden costs or hourly surprises.
Attwells’ Exclusive Fixed Fee Probate Service
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 requires 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 as the Probate form and the IHT forms. 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.
What is probate?
Probate is the legal process of distributing a person’s assets according to their Will. If no Will exists, their estate, including money, property, and possessions, will be allocated under statutory intestacy rules.
Why is a Grant of Probate essential?
A Grant of Probate from the Probate Registry may be required before any assets can be realised and distributed. Depending on the estate’s value, Inheritance Tax may be payable, which must be settled before probate is granted.
For more information about the probate process please download our PDF guides. Additionally, you can watch our YouTube video.
Probate Form Glossary
One of the most common concerns our probate solicitors hear is how confusing the language and terminology on probate forms can be. To make things easier, we’ve created this Plain English Glossary. You can refer to it anytime while completing your form.
Inheritance Tax Return is a more detailed form to declare the estate to HM Revenue Customs
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 resigns their right to act.
Assent is to Change Ownership of property title.
Interpretation of Will – Sometimes required by executors may require advice on their obligations under the Will.
Who will do my Probate?
Our fixed fee probate team is made up of paralegals with one to ten years plus of experience, as well as qualified probate practitioners and solicitors with at least four years of experience. In addition, all of our probate teams are supervised by our Private Client Partners, who have over 10 years of experience in handling probate and estate administration matters.
How much does Fixed Fee Probate cost?
Every probate fee is based on individual circumstances. At Attwells, our fixed fee structure ensures transparency and clarity from the outset. For a personalised probate quotation, please contact us directly. For more information on what is included, please click here.
