How much will it cost?
We are transparent with our legal costs and can offer fixed fee quotations or controlled budgets to suit your needs.
Take advantage of our free initial consultation where we can discuss the work required and the cost.
Estates
Application for Grant only – Payment of Fees are Due on appointment
(No Inheritance Tax to pay)
Our Fees:
Fixed Fee £800.00 + VAT*
Disbursements that are payable in addition to our fee:
Court Fee £300.00 payable to HMCTS
Office Copy of Grant £1.50 each copy
In order to complete an application, we will require valuations of the deceased’s assets and liabilities at the date of death. Our work will include the completion of the IHT205 form and any additional statements for signing by the Executor(s)/Administrator(s) and submitting this along with the original Will to the Probate Registry
If any additional cost were to arise, we would contact the Executor/Administrator before progressing
*All charges that are subject to VAT will be charged at the current rate of 20%
From the initial instruction to receiving the Grant, the anticipated time is around 16 – 18 weeks however, some applications can be completed online which does speed up the process
Application for Grant only – Payment of Fees are Due on appointment
(Taxable Estate)
Our Fee:
Fixed Fee £2000.00 + VAT*
Disbursements that are payable in addition to our fee:
Court Fee £300.00
Office Copy of Grant £1.50 each copy
In order to complete an application, we will require valuations of the deceased’s assets and liabilities at the date of death
Our work will include the completion of the IHT400 form and relevant accompanying schedules for signing by the Executor (s)/Administrator (s). We will submit the IHT400 to H M Revenue & Customs together with the payment of Inheritance Tax. HMRC will return a receipt to us to confirm that the Inheritance Tax has been paid. This from is submitted to the Probate Registry, along with the original Will (where applicable)
When we receive the Grant, we will pass this on to you to enable you to pay any liabilities, retrieve assets and the final distribution of the estate
If any additional cost where to arise, we would contact the Executor/Administrator before progressing
*All charges that are subject to VAT will be charged at the current rate of 20%
From the initial instruction to receiving the Grant, the anticipated time is around 16 – 18 weeks
Estate Management
Our work will include applying for the grant, collecting and distributing the assets and paying any liabilities for the estate.
Hourly rates
The current hourly rates are set out below. We will add VAT to these at the rate that applies when the work is done. At present VAT is 20 percent. Our VAT registration number is 236153914
Sole Practitioner – £250.00 [£25 per unit]
Probate/ Conveyancing Executive – £210.00 [£21.00 per unit]
Paralegal – £190.00 [£19.00 per unit]
Legal Assistants – £100.00 [£10.00 per unit]
The hourly rate includes overheads and support staff
Time is charged in 6-minute units. Each unit is charged at the rates specified above. The rates that are quoted are reviewed periodically to take into account increases in costs
Normally the rates are reviewed with effect from 1st April each year. If a review is carried out before this matter has been concluded, we will inform you of any variation in the rate before it takes effect
More complicated correspondence and telephone calls will be charged at the hourly rate for the actual time they take
If your instructions mean we have to work outside normal office hours, we may increase the level of the hourly rate. We will notify you in writing of any increases
Disbursements are sums of money which will need to be paid to a third party on your behalf in connection with your matter. Disbursements are payable in addition to costs quoted. VAT will also be applied, at the applicable rate to disbursements where relevant
Frequently, it is difficult to estimate how many hours of work will be necessary to complete the matter. Any estimates provided as to fees are only a guide and must not be taken as a firm quotation, unless we have confirmed in writing that we shall charge a fixed fee. We shall review the original estimate regularly and provide you with a revised estimate where applicable, giving the reasons for any changes made. Alternatively, you may wish to set a limit on the amount of costs which can be incurred by us at this, or any subsequent stage
Visits away from the office are charged at £50.00 per visit. Mileage is also charged to home visits at 45 pence per mile. We will add VAT to these charges at the rate that applies when the work is done
An Executors Handling Fee may be charged on matters where the firm have been appointed as executor in the administration of an estate. This will be charged at 1.5% of the estate value (excluding any property) and 0.75% of the property value, in addition to the hourly rate charges for work where applicable
Conveyancing
Residential Purchase of a Property – Freehold Tenure
We cover all the work required to complete the purchase of your property
Taking Instructions
- Prepare the contract and supporting documentation
- Carrying out searches
- Raise the necessary enquiries to the sellers Solicitor
- Advise on joint ownership
- Arrange for the Contract and Transfer to be signed
- Agreeing a completion date
- Property Report
- Exchange Contracts
- Carry out pre-completion searches
- Requesting purchase monies from your lender and yourself
- Completing the purchase
- Dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty
- H M Land Registry registration
Our fees range from £800 + VAT* to £1200 + VAT* and disbursements, depending on the value of the property
*All charges that are subject to VAT will be charged at the current rate of 20%
Disbursements that are payable in addition to our fee:
- Search Package
- Identification Checks /Anti Money Laundering Checks
- Stamp Duty
- H M Registry Search
- Bank Transfer fees
- Land Registration fee
Our fees will be set out to you, at the onset of the Purchase within our Client Care Pack and Terms on Conditions
If any additional costs arise, we will inform you
On all Purchase matters we require an initial payment of £300.00.
Timescales
A purchase of a residential freehold property can take between 12-16 weeks, from receipt of contract documentation. However, this does depend on many factors such as if there is a chain, the pace then is likely to be dictated by the slowest party
Residential Purchase – Leasehold – we will deal with these matters on an individual basis and if we have capacity at the time. Prices available on request
Residential Sale of a Property –
Freehold Tenure
Our fixed fees range from £750.00 + VAT* to £1200 + VAT* and disbursements, depending on the value of the property
We deal with:
- Taking instructions
- Prepare the contract and supporting documentation
- Reply to any enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitor
- Obtain Mortgage redemption figure (if applicable)
- Arrange for the Transfer and Contract to be signed
- Agree a completion date
- Exchange Contracts
- Obtain up to date Redemption figure and Estate Agent invoices (if applicable)
Disbursements that are payable in addition to our fee:
- Tile Register and Title Plan, and any associated Transfers, Conveyances and/or Leases
- Identification Checks/Anti Money Laundering Checks
- Bank Transfer fees
If any additional costs arise, we will inform you
An initial payment of £150.00 is payable on account at point of instruction
For Leasehold residential property sales – we will deal with these matters on an individual basis and if we have capacity at the time. Prices available on request
Timescales
A purchase of a residential freehold property can take between 12-16 weeks, from receipt of contract documentation. However, this does depend on many factors such as if there is a chain, the pace then is likely to be dictated by the slowest party
Who will be acting for me
Jannina Beckett – Sole Practitioner Solicitor
A wealth of experience of over 22 years on Estates matters, Elderly Client/Private Client matters, Court of Protection applications and Conveyancing
Rebecca Whittle – Private Client Executive
A wealth of experience of over 18 years on Estates matters, Elderly Client/Private Client Matters and Court of Protection applications
Michael Grant – ACILEX Paralegal
A wealth of experience of over 18 years in Will writing and preparation of Lasting Powers of Attorney
