Charges for our Services

Residential Conveyancing

All fees quoted are exclusive of VAT

All transactions are subject to disbursements (Plus VAT where applicable to said disbursements).
For any other Property related transaction not mentioned above please call for a quote.

Uncontested Probate and Estate Administration

Because uncontested probate and estate administration is charged on a time-spent basis it is difficult to provide accurate costings without knowing the composition of the estate and whether a Will exists.  In order for us to understand the composition of the estate we encourage clients to attend an initial, free of charge, meeting. This enables us to discuss your requirements and provide a much more relevant estimate of the likely costs.

Probate and estate administration is charged on a time-spent basis. A senior solicitor is likely to charge a fee of between £300 and £450 plus VAT per hour whereas a paralegal will be charged at £125 plus VAT per hour.

It is impossible to be precise about the charges for dealing with an estate because it is so dependent on the size and composition.  Having said that if the estate is non-taxable and we are being instructed to advise and then prepare and submit the necessary papers to obtain the Grant of Representation, based on figures supplied by the Executor, we would charge £2,500 plus VAT and disbursements which include Court Fees, special delivery charges and any other “out of pocket” expenses incurred.

If the estate is taxable and we are being asked in addition to deal with preparation of an HMRC tax account, and the payment of tax we would charge a fixed fee from £3,000 plus VAT and disbursements which include Court Fees, special delivery charges and any other “out of pocket” expenses incurred. If, in addition, we are instructed to obtain values for the estate assets, submit the tax return, obtain the Grant and then distribute the estate we would expect the fees to be from £5,000 plus VAT and disbursements which include Court Fees, special delivery charges and any other “out of pocket” expenses incurred.

As stated above each estate is different and many factors will affect the charges. One of the most difficult and time-consuming issues is where the deceased owned shares but does not have the certificates. The additional requirements of the registrars can add up to 30 minutes per share holding.

Whilst many of these circumstances cannot be anticipated and are unique to the matter, there are some factors that occur frequently.   Our aim is always to give you the best possible information on costs right from the outset, and therefore we will provide a list of likely additional costs should any of these situations arise during your transaction.