As experienced probate solicitors in Gerrards Cross, we understand that estate administration can be complex and time-consuming.

The Law Society recommends that solicitors charge between 2% and 3% of the deceased’s gross estate. However, we aim to fix fees on a case-by-case basis wherever possible to ensure transparency and fairness.
 

We offer a free initial consultation to assess your estate and provide a clear estimate.

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Obtaining Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration Only

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• £1950 - £4500 plus VAT​​

• Estimated time: 8 to 15 hours

If work exceeds 15 hours due to complexity, fees may increase accordingly.

Our service includes:

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• Dedicated and experienced private client solicitor

• Identifying executors or administrators

• Identifying beneficiaries under the will or intestacy rules

• Contacting asset holders and creditors

• Obtaining probate valuations

• Asset and liability searches

• Preparing IHT400 and supporting schedules

• Submitting the probate application

The Probate Registry currently takes approximately 16 to 20 weeks from application, subject to HMRC processing times.

Full Administration of the Estate

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• £2500 - £11,000 plus VAT​​

• Estimated time: 10 to 40 hours​

Our estate administration service includes:

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• Placing statutory deceased estate notices

• Collecting assets and paying liabilities

• Managing beneficiary checks

• Paying specific bequests

• Preparing estate accounts

• Submitting income tax returns

• Distributing the estate

Fees may be higher where:

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• There is no valid will

• There are multiple properties

• IHT is payable

• Overseas assets exist

• Trusts or Deeds of Variation are involved

• There are disputes between beneficiaries

Where we cannot fix fees due to third-party valuations or complexity, work may proceed on an hourly basis.

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Standard Probate Disbursements

​These are third-party costs payable in addition to legal fees:

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• Probate application fee: £300

• Extra grant copies: £16 each

• Gazette notice: approx £102 plus VAT

• Local newspaper notice: approx £200 to £300 plus VAT

• Asset and liability search: £210 plus VAT

• Bankruptcy search: £2 plus VAT per beneficiary

• Land Registry fee: £3 plus VAT per property

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Timescales for Probate

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An average estate typically requires between 18 and 55 hours of legal work. Most estates conclude within 6 to 12 months, depending on complexity and third-party response times.

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