We offer a fixed fee to apply on your behalf for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration if there is no will. This quote includes all necessary work done for the purposes of that application.
The cost depends upon the valuation of the estate and, consequently, whether it is liable to inheritance tax. For estates valued at up to £325,000 we charge one fixed fee of £900+vat. For estates valued over £325,000 we charge one fixed fee of £1,450+vat.
Disbursements and timescales
There will also be some expenses you will need to pay in addition to these fees. These are called disbursements and include:
- £273 Probate Registry fee including 1 certified copy of the Grant
- £1.50 per additional certified copy of the Grant
- Approximately £400 for all relevant Trustee Act Notices
It usually takes about 4-6 months to get the Grant of Probate but it really depends on how busy the Probate Registry is when your grant application is made and can be considerably longer.