Wills, Probate and LPA Fees
Private Client Fees
Please refer to the relevant pages for full information about these services and fees.
Will Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Will | £220 plus VAT at 20% |
| Mirror Wills | £320 plus VAT at 20% |
| Life Interest Will (Single person) | £285 plus VAT at 20% |
| Life Interest Wills (Couples) | £450 plus VAT at 20% |
| Notice of Severance (if required) | £120 plus VAT at 20% |
| Discretionary Will Trust / Vulnerable Will Trust (Single person) | From £1,000 plus VAT at 20% |
| Discretionary Will Trust / Vulnerable Will Trust (Couples) | From £1,500 plus VAT at 20% |
| Living Will / Advanced Decision | £395 plus VAT at 20% |
Probate Fees
| Administration | Minimum Fee (Excluding VAT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| UK Probate | £3,750.00 | In the region of 2.95% of the value of the Gross Assets |
| UK Probate including Property | £5,250.00 | In the region of 2.95% of the value of the Gross Assets |
| International Probate | £3,750.00 | In the region of 2.95% of the value of the Gross Assets |
Probate Disbursements
| Disbursement | Fees and Notes |
|---|---|
| Probate Court Fees | £300 plus VAT at 20% (£1.50 for each copy required) |
| Notices to creditors in the London Gazette and local newspaper | Estimated between £150-£200 plus VAT at 20% |
| Valuation fees for Property, Chattels and Stocks & Shares | VAT is chargeable at 20% |
| Estate Agent Fees (If selling an Estate Property) | VAT is chargeable at 20% |
| Conveyancing fees (If selling or transferring a property including Land Registry Fees) | VAT is chargeable at 20% |
| Stockbroker/Registrar Fees (If selling or transferring Shares and/or Investments) | VAT is chargeable at 20% |
| The costs of any insurances required | These depend upon the Insurance company |
| Bankruptcy Searches | £6 per individual |
| Land Registry Searches | £7 per Office Copy Entry |
Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lasting Power of Attorney document for Property and Financial Affairs or Health and Welfare (Single Document) | £400 plus VAT at 20% |
| Lasting Power of Attorney document for Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare (Two Documents) | £600 plus VAT at 20% |
| Lasting Power of Attorney document for Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare for two people (Four Documents) | £800 plus VAT at 20% |
The Office of the Public Guardian require payment to register the Lasting Power of Attorney documents and this fee is £92 per document.