Applying for a Grant of Probate or Grant of Representation only
If you would like us to simply apply for a Grant of Probate or a Grant of Letters of administration then we offer a fixed fee service of £1,250 – £1,500 plus VAT* and disbursements. This is on the basis that you are able to provide us with all of the information required including the valuation of estate assets and liabilities. This fixed fee will be on the basis that the distribution of the estate is dealt with by you (or the Executors) once Probate has been obtained.
In addition, there would also be the following disbursements*:
Probate application fee of £300 plus £1.50 for every additional copy of the Grant of Probate obtained
*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.
How long will this take?
Typically, preparing the probate application forms and obtaining the grant of probate takes up to 16 weeks from the date of application although times frames can vary.
Potential additional costs
If you unable to provide valuations of the estate assets you may wish for us to obtain this information for you. Depending how much additional work is needed, this likely to increase costs. In addition, if once Probate has been obtained, you ask us to collect and distribute the assets of the estate to the beneficiaries this will increase our overall costs. This is something we would discuss with you.
If there are missing Executors or an Executor wishes to renounce their role as an Executor this can, in some cases, increase costs and this is something we would again discuss with you.
Other Advice in connection with a deceased person’s estate and more information on our Private Client services
*VAT is currently levied at 20%
