We can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Representation on your behalf.
How much does this service cost?
We charge a fixed fee of £1,250.00 plus VAT at 20% & disbursements for our assistance in obtaining the grant of representation when there is no inheritance tax to be paid.
There is an additional fee of £250.00 plus VAT at 20% if an application to transfer an unused nil rate band if needed to reduce the inheritance tax liability.
Example:
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Legal fees:
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£1,250.00
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VAT at 20%:
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£250.00
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HMCTS application fee:
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£300.00
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HMCTS fee for three copies:
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£48.00 |
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Total price:
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£1,848.00
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The probate application fee is a disbursement which is payable to HM Courts & Tribunals Services.
What does the fixed fee service include?
- Providing you with an experienced and qualified probate lawyer
- Checking the validity of the Will
- Identifying the correct people to apply to be executors or administrators
- Identifying which type of Probate application you will require:
- a Grant of Probate
- a Grant of Letters of Administration
- a Grant of Letters of Administration with Will Annexed etc.
- Determining whether you need to pay Inheritance Tax
- Drafting the Legal Statement
- Drafting a Schedule of Assets & Liabilities
- Making the application to the Probate Registry on your behalf
- Obtaining the Grant and sending three copies to you
Our fee assumes that:
- No Inheritance Tax is due
- The application does not require a) a Residence Nil Rate Band or b) a partial Transferrable Nil Rate Band to exempt the Estate from Inheritance Tax
- No unforeseen matters arise such as the Will being contested
- You promptly provide us with the Original Will, property Deeds, all the probate valuations of assets and liabilities and necessary copy documents such as marriage certificates
- All Executors are co-operative
- The family tree does not have to be verified by a genealogist’s report
How long will this take?
HMCTS aims to issue grants within twelve weeks.
For more complex applications please get in touch with our Private Client team and after taking details we will be able to provide you with a bespoke estimate in writing.
