If you are the executor or administrator of an estate you might want to consider legal representation but are wondering about the fees and costs. Here we give you an overview of the probate services included and their respective costs.
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Slater and Gordon have experts in wills and probate ready to help you. Contact us online today or call us on freephone 0330 041 5869 to speak to one of our friendly advisors.
Each case is unique and we'll advise you in our initial consultation what level of support is required. When we are instructed to assist, we can offer the following services:
Obtaining initial instructions, reviewing papers and providing advice at the outset
Preparing legal documents and grant applications to obtain a Grant of Probate or Grant of Letters of Administration
Carry out the estate administration as a whole (contacting third parties, collecting in assets, paying any estate liabilities and distributing the estate as per the deceased's will or as per the rules of intestacy if no will is available)
How much does probate cost?
Based on your individual circumstances we'll advise you on the best option for you. Call us today for one of our specialist solicitors to provide you with an estimate.
Our fees for the administration of an estate range between 2.5% to 4% of the gross value of the estate. This may vary depending on the estate itself.
The total cost of an estate administration is difficult to estimate which a number of factors could influence for example:
Volume of assets: the more assets that have to be identified; valued and administered, the higher the cost
Identification and Valuation of assets: not all testators leave their affairs in good order meaning a lot of detective work may be required
Business ownership: specialist business valuations and tax/ governance will be required and this is likely to be outsourced
Jurisdiction of deceased: if the deceased was non-domiciled or had foreign assets
Taxation: including Inheritance Tax, Capital Gains Tax and Income tax
Complexity of will: interpretation, number of legacies
Trusts created by the will
Creditors
Challenges from beneficiaries
Sale/ transfer of property/ investments
Appropriation of property/ investments
You would be informed of any increase to our estimated fees prior to us carrying out any further work.
For a very straightforward grant application, we offer a fixed fee of £1,200 plus disbursements. However, if the application involves more complex issues, an uplift on our fee will be charged. This will be agreed with you in advance.
Hourly rates
Our hourly rates range from £132 to £480 depending on the complexity of your case, the experience of the lawyer and your location.
Our solicitors are experts in probate and are ready to help you. Contact us online today or call us on freephone 0330 107 6490 to speak to one of our friendly advisors.
Prices quoted on this page include VAT.
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