Dealing with bereavement is an emotional journey, and managing your loved one’s financial affairs should not add unnecessary pressure. At Victory At Law Solicitors, our Specialist Probate Solicitors offer a friendly and approachable Probate service designed to make the process as stress-free and painless as possible.
We understand that each situation is unique. Our Probate services are flexible and tailored to your specific needs. Choose from our comprehensive Full Probate Service or opt for our Grant of Probate Application Only Service.
Our Probate Solicitors provide bespoke quotes to suit the estate you’re dealing with. Contact us, and let’s discuss how we can support you during this challenging time.
Below is a general guide to our charges. For a personalized quotation, please reach out to us by telephone, email, or through the “Contact Us” form on our website.
Please note that our charges do not include VAT. If you are VAT exempt, kindly inform your solicitor.
We do not handle disputed matters or estates with overseas property or assets. In complex cases, speak to us; we may assist you in instructing lawyers with multiple jurisdictional practices.
At Victory At Law Solicitors, we are here to provide compassionate support during your time of need. Contact us for a reliable and efficient Probate service.
Those Under The Inheritance Tax Level And Which Can Be Dealt With Under The Return Of Estates Information Form.
Applying For The Grant, Collecting And Distributing The Assets.
We Anticipate This Will Take Between 10 And 15 Hours Of Work At £200.00 Per Hour.
Total Costs Estimated Between £3,000.00 And £5,000.00.
The Exact Cost Will Depend On The Individual Circumstances Of The Matter. For Example, If There Is One Beneficiary And No Property, Costs Will Be At The Lower End Of The Range And May Be Less As We Only Charge For The Work We Carry Out. We May Agree To Charge A Percentage Of The Estate. If There Are Multiple Beneficiaries, A Property And Multiple Bank Accounts, Costs Will Be At The Higher End.
We Will Handle The Full Process For You. This Quote Is For Estates Where:-
Disbursements In Addition To Our Fee Above:
Probate Application Fee Of | £155.00 |
Fee For Additional Copies Of The Grant | £0.50 |
Swearing Of The Oath (Per Executor) | £10.00 |
Potential Additional Costs:
How Long Will This Take?
On Average, Estates That Fall Within This Range Are Dealt With Within 6 Months Provided All The Financial Information Is Available. Typically, Obtaining The Grant Of Probate Takes 2 – 3 Weeks Once The Application Is Lodged With The Registry. Collecting Assets Then Follows, Which Can Take Between 3 – 6 Weeks Depending On The Institutions Who Are Asked To Release Funds. Once This Has Been Done, We Can Distribute The Assets, Which Normally Takes 3 – 6 Weeks.
More Complicated Estates
Those Estates Over The Inheritance Tax Threshold And Which Require An Inheritance Tax Payment And The Completion Of Forms IHT400.
These Forms Can Be Lengthy As A Form Must Be Completed For Each Asset, Eg. A Property; Bank Accounts, Etc.
We Anticipate That Between 15 To 40 Hours Work Is Required At £250.00 Per Hour.
Total Costs Would Be Anticipated At Between £5,000.00 To £10,000.00. However, We Do Only Charge For The Work We Carry Out On Your Behalf And We Do Not Charge A Percentage Of The Estate.
Disbursements
These Are The Same As For A Simple Estate But There May Be Additional Fees For The Valuation Of Properties And Shares Etc.
Any Charges For Selling Or Transferring A Property Will Charged Separately As We Are Most Likely To Instruct Another Solicitor Firm.
How Long Will This Take?
On Average, Estates That Fall Within This Range Are Dealt With Within 6 – 9 Months. However, We Send The Forms To The Revenue And We Do Not Have Any Control Over How Long They Take To Deal With The Matter And Respond By Returning The Form Needed To Accompany The Oath When Applying For The Grant.
Typically, Obtaining The Grant Of Probate Takes 2 -3 Weeks Once The Application Is Lodged With The Registry. Collecting Assets Then Follows, Which Can Take Between 4 – 6 Weeks. Once This Has Been Done, We Can Distribute The Assets, Which Normally Takes 2 – 3 Weeks.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We Reserve The Right To Review The Above Fees If A Matter Becomes Complicated. This Would Always Be Discussed With You In Advance.
