Probate (uncontested cases with all assets in the UK)

George Anthony Andrews can help you through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Representation on your behalf. We will also undertake the collection and distribution of the assets.

Obtaining the Grant of Probate (where no Inheritance tax is payable)

The fee is £1500 plus VAT.

Estates that fall within this range are dealt with on average within 3-6 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate/letters of administration takes approximately 3 months. Collecting the assets follows the issue of the grant, which can take between 3- 6 months. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 4 to 6 weeks.

Probate (Where inheritance tax is payable)

Our fees are likely to be in the range of £2,500 to £4,500 plus vat to obtain Probate.

This includes:

• Valuing the estate assets
• Preparing the inheritance tax forms
• Release of funds to pay inheritance tax
• Filing the receipt with the probate registry and obtaining the Grant of Representation

The Work After the Grant of Probate/Letters of ADMINISTRATION

Once probate is obtained we charge an hourly rate of £275 plus VAT for the work undertaken which includes:

• Collecting in the assets
• Paying liabilities
• Finalising the inheritance tax payable
• Advice on advertising creditors
• Transfer of property
• Estate accounts
• Distribution of the estate to beneficiaries

On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 3-12 months.

Disbursements

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.

Disbursements which are not included in our fixed fee above include:

• Probate application fee of £215* plus £1.50 per sealed copy of the Grant 
• Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2 per beneficiary)
• £250 Post in The London Gazette – Protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.
• £250 Post in a Local Newspaper – This also helps to protect against unexpected claims.

*as at April 2019 where the net estate is over £5000