Range of costs for applying for the grant of probate, collecting and distributing the assets
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Range of costs for applying for the grant of probate, collecting and distributing the assets
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end. We anticipate this will take between 10-15 hours work at from £180 – £225 per hour. Total costs estimated at £1,800 - £3,375 (+VAT).
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.
On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 3-6 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 4-6 weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between 4-8 weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 3-4 weeks.
We can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on your behalf.
TOTAL: fixed fee of £575 plus VAT of £115
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 £575
VAT on legal fees £115
In addition there will be
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.
On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within one month.
There are five team members who may work on your matter, between them they have over 84 years of collective experience in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to Wills and Estate Administration.
The team has particular expertise in high value estate.
Regardless of who works on your matter they will be supervised by Helen Biglin, Partner, and head of Wills, Trusts and Probate.
Partner
Helen qualified as a solicitor in 1993 and at that time joined Walton Hardy & Clough in Darlington as a member of their Wills, Trusts & Probate team.…
Solicitor
Michelle qualified as a solicitor in 2006, specializing in criminal law. In 2013, Michelle also trained in private client services and private family…
Solicitor
Holly began her legal career as a paralegal in BHP Law’s Family team. She completed her first training seat in the Personal Injury team managing road…
Legal Executive
Peter is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Legal Executive and has over 35 years experience in dealing with Probate matters. Peter joined BHP Law…
Legal Executive
Laura has worked in the legal profession for 20 years. She completed her training at J W Mitchell Dodds & Co and remained at that firm when it merged…