Probate Fees And Charges
We charge 1.5% of the gross value of the Estate for administering probate matters.
We anticipate the work involved will take between 5 and 10 hours, charged at £300.00 per hour. This results in an estimated total cost of £2,500 – £5,000 + VAT, excluding disbursements.
The exact fee will depend on the complexity of the Estate. For example:
- If there is only one beneficiary and no property involved, the cost will likely be at the lower end.
- If the Estate includes a property, multiple beneficiaries, and several bank accounts, the cost will be higher.
Typical Probate 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.
This is subject to change.
Probate application fee
£155.00
Swearing of the oath (per executor)
£5.00, plus £2.00 per exhibit or schedule
Bankruptcy search (per beneficiary)
£2.75
Post in The London Gazette
£83.40
(Protects against unknown creditor claims)
Post in a Local Newspaper
£75.00 – £150.00
(Protects against unknown creditor claims)
Potential additional costs
If there is no will or the estate consists of any shareholdings (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 each.
Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.
Our Probate Service Explained
As part of our process we will:
