• 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 £155 (April review)
• Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary)
• 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 £25 and £300
• ID verification at a cost of £8 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 £0.50 (1 per asset usually).

• Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.

How much does this service cost?
 

TOTAL: fixed fee of £540 (incl. VAT).
This is simply for obtaining the Grant.  This is assuming we are provided with all necessary information and does not involve us collecting assets in or distributing them.

Breakdown of costs:
Legal fees £450
VAT on legal fees £90

In addition there will be

• Probate application fee of £155 (April review)
• Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary)
• 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 and costs between £25 and £300
• ID verification at a cost of £8 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.

As part of our fixed fee we will:
 

• Provide you with a dedicated and experienced probate Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to work on your matter
• Identify the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
• Accurately identify the type of Probate application you will require
• Obtain the relevant documents required to make the application
• Complete the Probate Application and the relevant HMRC forms
• Draft a legal oath for you to swear
• Make the application to the Probate Court on your behalf
• Obtain the Probate and office copies

On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within one month.