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Tax, Wills and Estates

The death of a loved one can be a difficult time and the prospect of dealing with a deceased's person's estate can seem daunting. Knowing what to do, what action to take and who to contact can be unnerving. Our team at Wall James Chappell is here to assist you and ensure that the whole process runs smoothly at this very difficult time.  Please click here to read our guide What to do when someone dies.

Our dedicated team of solicitors at Wall James Chappell have vast amount of experience in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to wills and estate administration. The team has particular expertise in high value estates and inheritance tax matters with over 75 years collective experience.

Each estate is different and can vary in complexity from very simple estates to those that are extremely complicated. The cost of dealing with an estate and probate process can therefore vary depending on how much work is involved and also, the overall value of a deceased`s persons estate.  Some estates have to pay Inheritance Tax and this can increase the complexity and work involved.

We always recommend an initial meeting or consultation with the Executors and/or family in order to advise more accurately on the likely costs involved.


Meet the Team

Your matter will be dealt with by a fully qualified solicitor who specialises in probate work and the administration of deceased person's estate. Please click on each photograph to view profiles.


Please see below for more detailed information on our pricing structure. This note is merely a guide.

 
 


Applying for the grant of Probate, collecting and distributing the assets (Inheritance Tax to pay)

Some estates may be liable to pay Inheritance Tax. Whether Inheritance Tax has to be paid will generally depend on the overall value of the estate, taking into account any Inheritance Tax free allowances and also any exemptions from Inheritance Tax (such as spousal exemption, charity exemption or Business Property Relief).

Estates that are liable to pay Inheritance Tax tend to be of a higher value and are often more complicated. It is therefore important that the correct advice is taken.

We can deal with the whole of the administration of an estate upon your behalf including obtaining asset  and liability valuations, preparing and submitting the relevant Inland Revenue Accounts, paying any Inheritance Tax due, applying for the Grant of Probate and dealing with final distribution of the estate.

Every estate is different and it can be difficult to provide a detailed estimate costs.  However, typically, where an estate is subject to Inheritance Tax we anticipate that our legal costs would be between £2,000 - £10,000 plus VAT.  Fees are charged based on an hourly rate of £310 plus VAT and in some cases, the overall value of the estate may be taken into account when calculating our fees. This is known as a “Value” element and depending on the circumstances, may be between 0.5%-1% of the estate value.

The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances and we would therefore recommend that you contact us for a more accurate quote.

Disbursements in addition to this fee include:

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.

Potential additional costs

There may be additional costs if we are required to deal with any of the following:

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 12-18 months although this time frame is simply an estimate and may vary depending on the circumstances.