Fixed Fee Probate – Grant only

We can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on your behalf.

How much does this service cost?

TOTAL: fixed fee of £750 plus VAT / £900 inc VAT

This includes: obtaining the grant and reporting the Grant to HMRC.

If, in addition, you wish us to gather in the assets and then distribute to either the Executors or Beneficiaries then this will incur an extra cost which will be charged at no more than £272+VAT / £326.4 inc VAT per hour and will be quoted for on receiving details. 

Breakdown of costs:

Disbursements payable:

  • Probate court fee of £273 (plus £1.50 per copy Grant required)

  • Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary).

As part of our fixed fee we will:

  • Provide you with a dedicated and experienced probate practitioner to work on your matter

  • Identify the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries

  • Accurately identify the type of Probate application you will require

  • Obtain the relevant documents required to make the application

  • Complete the Probate Application and the relevant HMRC forms

  • Make the application to the Probate Registry on your behalf

  • Obtain the Probate and send copies to you

Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 16-20 weeks. To speak to a probate Solicitor in Blackpool call 01253 629300 or click here to send us a message and we’ll call you back.

Click here to download our probate guide and glossary.

Applying for the grant, collecting and distributing the assets

All Probate matters are different.  There are a number however where there will be, for example, one Property and then two or three other assets such as bank accounts, life policies or possibly shares.

We anticipate that such matters take between 5 and 15 hours work at a maximum of £272+VAT / £326.40 inc VAT per hour. Total costs would therefore be in the region of £1632 and £4896 including VAT.

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. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, and other assets such as shares then costs will be at the higher end.

It can be complex to precisely predict fees for this type of work and some estates may fall outside of this price range. We recommend speaking to one of our specialists for a more accurate estimate.

We will handle the full process for you. This estimate is for estates where:

  • There is a valid will

  • There is no more than one property

  • There are no more than 2 bank or building society accounts

  • There are no other intangible assets

  • There are no more than 4 beneficiaries

  • There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise this is likely to lead to an increase in costs

  • There is no inheritance tax payable and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC

  • There are no claims made against the estate

Disbursements included in this fee:

  • Probate application fee of £273

  • Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary)

  • Post in The London Gazette £62.15 +VAT / £74.58 inc VAT – Protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.

  • Post in a Local Newspaper £185 +VAT / £222 inc VAT – This also helps to protect against unexpected claims.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

Click here to download our probate guide and glossary.

Potential additional costs

  • If there is no will or the estate consists of any share holdings (stocks and bonds) there is likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information.

  • If any additional copies of the grant are required, they will cost £1.50 (1 per asset usually required).

  • Dealing with the sale or transfer of any property in the estate is not included.

How long will this take?

On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 6-10 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 16-20 weeks. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between 6-12 weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 1-3 weeks.

Call 01253 629300 for quote based on your personal circumstances or click here to send us a message and we’ll call you back.

Who will deal with my matter?

The Probate Department is supervised and led by Ian Bentley (Director) with support from Suzanne Leonard.