Wills, Probate & LPA Fees

Grant of Probate

We offer a fixed fee for applications for Grant of Probate which is limited by the amount of assets in the estate. The price below details what is included and what limitations there are for the service. The Grant of Probate services include the completion and submission of the relevant forms and other required documentation for taxation as well as the completion and submission of forms for the grant of probate. The below prices do not include VAT or disbursements.
GRANT OF PROBATE Non-Taxable Estates £950

Includes
Preparation & Submission of Inheritance Tax Form for non-taxable estates. Application for Grant of Probate.

Does not include:
Asset valuations or obtaining asset valuations, or collecting in or distributing the estate

This fee allows for the following to be included in the estate:

2 Properties
12 Bank/Building Society Accounts
12 Beneficiaries

Intangible assets may also be included such as shareholdings.

Timescale:
Attaining grant of probate for a typical estate can take between 6 and 8 weeks.

Grant of Probate and Estate Administration

The below is an estimate for attaining a grant of probate as well as administering an estate. Our fees are calculated on an hourly rate and an estimated cost for this service is provided below based on a typical case. This estimate includes completing and submitting paperwork in relation to taxation, application for the grant of probate, discharging any liabilities, and the administration of the estate on your behalf. The below does not include VAT.
Estimated Cost: £5,040 – £6,160
Hourly Rate: (Estimated Hours: 18-22) £280
Plus Disbursements* (charged separately): £200 – £400
Probate Application Fee: £300 (plus £1.50 per additional copy)

* Disbursements are costs related to third party services which we pay on your behalf. We have not included these in the above prices which may be charged in addition to the above fee. We price these based on the cost these services are charged to us:

Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney

Single Will£250.00
Mirror Wills£400.00
Severance of joint tenancy with Wills for husband and wife with right of occupation clause£600.00
Lasting Power of Attorney – P&F* or H&W**£400.00
If doing mirror LPA for spouse, the second one will be£200.00
Additional registration fee for each Power of Attorney
(This fee is payable to the Office of the Public Guardian)		£92.00
Lasting Power of Attorney – P&F* and H&W**£600.00
If doing mirror LPA for spouse, the second one will be£300.00
Registration of an Enduring POA£300.00
General Powers of Attorney£100.00
Specific Powers of Attorney for selling property or Trustee Act£300.00

Abbreviations
*P&F – Property & Finance LPA
**H&W – Health & Welfare LPA

Includes:

  • Completion and submission of Inheritance Tax forms for the estate.
  • The preparation and submission of the application for grant of probate
  • Gathering the estate’s assets
  • Distributing those assets to up to 12 beneficiaries of the estate

The estimate is based on a service which includes us dealing with 2 properties, twelve bank/building society accounts, as well as intangible assets such as stocks and shares. This would apply where we would be distributing assets to up to twelve beneficiaries. There may be additional tax due on this matter which would be separate to the estimated cost. For additional information on Inheritance Tax please visit the gov.uk website: gov.uk/inheritance-tax

Please note:

  • These fees do not apply where any assets of the estate are outside of the UK
  • These fees do not apply if the Will or distribution of the estate is contested or the executors are in dispute
  • These fees do not apply if there is a claim against the estate under the Inheritance (Family & Dependants) Act 1975
  • Fees may vary dependant on individual circumstances.

Timescale:
Estimated Timescale: 6 – 9 months