We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for estates where:

• There is a valid Will or if there is not a valid Will and the following points apply
• There is no more than one property
• There are no more than four bank or building society accounts
• There are no other intangible assets
• There are one to four 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
• There are no foreign assets

• Probate application fee of £300.00 (no VAT payable)
• Office of the Public Guardian Registration Fee of £82 per Lasting Power of Attorney (no VAT payable)
• Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary) (no VAT payable)
• Post in The London Gazette – Protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.   Post in a Local Newspaper – This also helps to protect against unexpected claims costs are between £30 (£25 + £5 VAT) and £360 (£300 + £60 VAT)
• ID verification at a cost of £24  (£20 + £4 VAT) per executor

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Potential additional costs
 

• If there is no Will or the estate consists of any share holdings (stocks and bonds) there is likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information.
• If any additional copies of the grant are required, they will cost £1.50 (1 per asset usually) no VAT payable.
• Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.

Grant only Costs without estate administration

We can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on your behalf.  This service is only available where there is no requirement to submit an IHT report to HMRC and the Executor/Administrator provides all the details required for the probate application.

How much does this service cost?

TOTAL: fixed fee of £900 (£750 plus £150 VAT)

This is simply for obtaining the Grant.  This is assuming we are provided with all necessary information and does not involve us corresponding with asset holders, collecting assets in, or distributing them.
 

Breakdown of costs:

Legal fees £750
VAT on legal fees £150

In addition, there will be

• Probate application fee of £300.00 plus £1.50 per further copy of the Grant required (no VAT payable)
• ID verification at a cost of £24  (£20 + £4 VAT) per executor

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Our fixed fee will include:
 

• A dedicated and experienced probate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to work on your matter
• Identifying the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
• Identifying the type of Probate application you will require
• Obtaining the appropriate documents required to make the application
• Completing the Probate Application and the relevant forms
• Drafting the legal statement
• Making the application to the Probate Court on your behalf
• Obtaining the Grant of Representation and two copies will be sent to you

On average, we submit the probate application within 2 months of confirmed instructions. The Grant is issued between 1-4 months from submission of the application.