Wills and Probate Fees
The collection and distribution of money, property and other assets belonging to a person following their death, where these are within the UK and the matters are not contested;
(All VAT is at standard prevailing rate).
People dealing with the matter will be:
Natasha Michelle Booth
Solicitor Qualified 2017. With over 10 years’ fee-earning experience. Charging rate is £192 + VAT per hour.
Paul Francis Crowley
Solicitor Qualified 1982. Charging Rate is £240.00 + VAT per hour.
Typically, estates that are not subject to inheritance tax conclude within 10-15 hours.
Additional charges
1% of the gross value of the Estate not including the property where a charge of ½ % is levied.
Where a Partner of the Firm is appointed as Executor in a professional capacity the charge is 1.5% of the gross value of the Estate not including the property where a charge of ½ % is levied.
Disbursements (expenses incurred with formal administration charges)
Disbursements are likely to include:
- Grant of Probate Application Fee £156 (including 2 sealed copies) no VAT
- Office copy entries for probate registry £3 per copy no VAT
- Trustee Act Notices in the region of £190 – £210 including VAT
- Bankruptcy searches £2 per beneficiary no VAT
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