Grant of Probate
The following information is for obtaining a Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration only. Executors/Administrators will then deal with the administration of the estate after we have obtained the Grant.
‘Non-taxable estates’ means estates where there is no inheritance tax to pay.
Estimate of costs for a straightforward, non taxable, estate : £2,500 + VAT.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example if we need to obtain more information on your behalf, if you require additional advice and assistance or if we need to obtain the transferable nil rate band or residence nil rate band for inheritance tax purposes.
We can usually offer a fixed fee for this service once we have assessed the complexity of the application, but in circumstances where we are not able to offer this, we will provide you with an estimate of anticipated total costs which will be based on an hourly rate.
Other costs:
These are costs related to your matter payable to third parties. We handle these on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. These include:
Probate court fee – £300
Per official copy of the Grant – £1.50
Full estate Administration
Every case is different and can involve a lot of complex work to identify all the assets involved, pay the appropriate taxes, collect in the assets, settle debts and identify and account to the beneficiaries.
Estimate range for a straightforward, non taxable, estate £4,500 - £8,500 +VAT
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 can usually offer a fixed fee for this service once we have assessed the complexity of the application, but in circumstances where we are not able to offer this, we will provide you with an estimate of anticipated total costs which will be based on an hourly rate.
Grant of Probate only - prices starting from £6,500 + VAT
Full Estate Administration - 1-2% of the estate value
Due to the complexities involved - please get in touch to discuss your needs in detail, and we will provide a tailored quotation specific to your requirements.
Please get in touch for a no obligation quotation