The exact cost of dealing with any probate matter is dependent on a number of factors. For example, whether or not there is a Will, the number of beneficiaries/monetary bequests, the number and type of assets held by the deceased, whether any reliefs can be claimed and whether the estate is taxable. If these factors apply there may be additional work which may increase our charges.
We set out below our range of fees. VAT, where applicable, is charged at the standard rate of 20%.
| NON TAXABLE ESTATE – GROSS VALUE BELOW THE CURRENT INHERITANCE TAX NIL RATE BAND OF £325,000 |
To obtain the Grant for Estates within the following Asset ranges:
Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £1,560 – £2,040 plus £312 – £408 VAT (Totalling £1,872 – £2,448 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £1,800 – £2,400 plus £360 – £480 VAT (Totalling £2,160 – £2,880 inc. VAT at 20%) To collect in, administer and distribute the Estate within the following Asset ranges: Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £1,560 – £2,040 plus £312 – £408 VAT (Totalling £1,872 – £2,448 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £1,920 – £2,400 plus £384 – £480 VAT (Totalling £2,304 – £2,880 inc. VAT at 20%) |
| NON TAXABLE ESTATE – AS A RESULT OF AVAILABLE RELIEFS AND/OR EXEMPTIONS (EXCEPTED ESTATE) |
To obtain the Grant for Estates within the following Asset ranges:
Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £1,800 – £2,400 plus £360 – £480 VAT (Totalling £2,160 – £2,880 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £2,280 – £2,880 plus £456 – £576 VAT (Totalling £2,736 – £3,456 inc. VAT at 20%) Over 11 Assets in the Estate from £2,880 – £7,200 plus £576 – £1,440 VAT (Totalling £3,456 – £8,640 inc. VAT at 20%) depending on complexity – please contact us for a bespoke estimate. To collect in, administer and distribute the Estate within the following Asset ranges: Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £3,600 – £4,800 plus £720 – £960 VAT (Totalling £4,320 – £5,760 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £4,200 – £5,400 plus £840 – £1,080 VAT (Totalling £5,040 – £6,480 inc. VAT at 20%) Over 11 Assets in the Estate from £5,400 – £12,000 plus £1,080 – £2,400 VAT (Totalling £6,480 – £14,400 inc. VAT at 20%) depending on complexity – please contact us for a bespoke estimate. |
| NON TAXABLE ESTATE – AS A RESULT OF AVAILABLE RELIEFS AND/OR EXEMPTIONS AND LONG FORM RETURN (IHT400) TO THE REVENUE IS REQUIRED |
To obtain the Grant for Estates within the following Asset ranges:
Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £3,600 – £4,200 plus £720 – £840 VAT (Totalling £4,320 – £5,040 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £4,200 – £6,000 plus £840 – £1,200 VAT (Totalling £5,040 – £7,200 inc. VAT at 20%) Over 11 Assets in the Estate from £6,000 – £12,000 plus £1,200 – £2,400 VAT (Totalling £7,200 – £14,400 inc. VAT at 20%) depending on complexity – please contact us for a bespoke estimate. To collect in, administer and distribute the Estate within the following Asset ranges: Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £3,600 – £4,800 plus £720 – £960 VAT (Totalling £4,320 – £5,760 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £4,200 – £5,400 plus £840 – £1,080 VAT (Totalling £5,040 – £6,480 inc. VAT at 20%) Over 11 Assets in the Estate from £6,000 – £12,000 plus £1,200 – £2,400 VAT (Totalling £7,200 – £14,400 inc. VAT at 20%) depending on complexity – please contact us for a bespoke estimate. |
| TAXABLE ESTATE – LONG FORM RETURN (IHT400) TO THE REVENUE IS REQUIRED |
To obtain the Grant for Estates within the following Asset ranges:
Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £3,600 – £4,800 plus £720 – £960 VAT (Totalling £4,320 – £5,760 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £4,800 – £6,000 plus £960 – £1,200 VAT (Totalling £5,760 – £7,200 inc. VAT at 20%) Over 11 Assets in the Estate from £6,000 – £12,000 plus £1,200 – £2,400 VAT (Totalling £7,200 – £14,400 inc. VAT at 20%) depending on complexity – please contact us for a bespoke estimate. To collect in, administer and distribute the Estate within the following Asset ranges: Up to 5 Assets in the Estate from £3,600 – £4,800 plus £720 – £960 VAT (Totalling £4,320 – £5,760 inc. VAT at 20%) Up to 10 Assets in the Estate from £4,200 – £5,400 plus £840 – £1,080 VAT (Totalling £5,040 – £6,480 inc. VAT at 20%) Over 11 Assets in the Estate from £5,400 – £12,000 plus £1,080 – £2,400 VAT (Totalling £6,480 – £14,400 inc. VAT at 20%) depending on complexity – please contact us for a bespoke estimate. |
| Please note that a Value element may be charged in addition to the above fees. For more information, please click here. | |
DISBURSEMENTS
In both a non-taxable and a taxable estate there will in addition be disbursements to be paid. Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties and will in all cases include commissioner’s fees and court fees.
Probate Court fee: £526 where the estate is valued at more than £5,000.
There is no Probate Court fee where the estate is valued at £5,000 or less.
Additional copies of the Grant ordered at the time of the probate application are £2 each. Copies ordered after the application has been submitted cost £16 each.
Please note: HMCTS probate application fees are set by the Government and may change from time to time. We will always advise you of the current fee applicable to your matter.
There may also be, for example:
- Bankruptcy search fees: £6.00 (plus VAT at 20%) per name.
- Trustee Act Notices in the London Gazette and a local newspaper: Approximately £210.00.
- If the estate consists of property and/or shares there may be valuation fees and disposal or transfer fees.
This is not however an exhaustive list.
