Probate
Limited Role – apply for the Grant of Probate only
We can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on your behalf.
How much does this service cost?
We anticipate this will take between 1 ½ - 2 ½ hours work at £210 per hour plus vat @ 20%. Total costs estimated at £315 -£525 plus vat @ 20% = £378-£630 . In addition there will be disbursements as follows:
Probate application fee £155
Office copies £0.50p per office copy
Applying for the Grant, collecting and distributing the assets
We anticipate this will take between 2.5 and 25 hours at £210 per hour plus vat @ 20%. Total costs estimated at £500-£5000 plus vat @ 20% = £600-£6000.
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 will handle the full process for you. This quote is for estates where:
There is a valid will
There is no more than one property
There are no more than 6 bank or building society accounts
There are no other intangible assets
There are 6 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
Disbursements
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.
Disbursements in addition to our fee
Probate application fee £155
Office copies £0.50p per office copy
Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2+VAT per beneficiary)
£100 post in the London Gazette – protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors
£100 post in a local newspaper – this also helps to protect against unexpected claims.
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) and £5.00 if additional copies are ordered at a later date
Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.
How long will this take?
On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 6-9 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 6-12 weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between 4-8 weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which can take between 6 weeks – 4 months.
The transfer of assets can take from a number of weeks to 2-3 months depending on the nature of the asset being transferred.
As part of our fee we will:
Provide you with a dedicated and experience probate solicitor 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 securely send two copies to you
Collect an distribute all assets in the estate.
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