Our prices, published up front.

We generally base our fees on hourly rates although on some work we are able to offer fixed fees. The current members of our team and their hourly rates are as follows:

• Principal Solicitor£350 + VAT / hr
• Junior Solicitor£165 – £185 + VAT / hr
• Trainee Solicitor£150 + VAT / hr

Excluded from the fixed fee: instruction of expert witnesses or counsel (if required), special-reasons hearings, witness statements outside the listed scope, and advice or assistance on any appeal.

Our Grant-only service can be a cost-effective way to obtain a Grant of Probate for a simple estate. We draft the Grant of Probate (or Grant of Letters of Administration) using information you provide. The service is available where no inheritance tax is due; the family deals with the estate once the Grant has been received.

• Simplified estate form (IHT205)£2,000 + VAT, fixed
• Full estate form (IHT400)£3,300 + VAT, fixed

When the fixed fee applies

• There is a valid will with no unusual funeral requests
• Executors are willing and able to act
• No claims against the estate and no caveats lodged at court
• No more than one property, six bank/building society accounts, or ten beneficiaries
• No shareholdings or other intangible assets
• No disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets
• No inheritance tax payable and no full account required to HMRC
• The estate is solvent

If your matter falls outside the above, we will provide an accurate estimate once we have more information.

Typical timeframes

On average, estates in this range are dealt with within six months. Obtaining the Grant of Probate typically takes 12–20 weeks. Collecting in the majority of assets generally takes up to 12 weeks after the Grant. Distribution usually follows within 10–15 weeks of collecting in the assets.

Whether you are buying or selling, conveyancing is likely to be one of the largest financial transactions you will enter into. We offer a fixed legal fee from the outset — no hourly charges or hidden rates.

Fixed legal fees

• Leasehold sale or purchase£1,000 + disb.
• Sale of property£1,000 + disb.

Disbursements typically £100 – £200.

Residential conveyancing — fee bands

For purchases up to £999,000 our fees fall within the following bands (exclusive of VAT and disbursements):

Additional fees

• Administration charges£50 – £100 + VAT
• Bank charges administration£37.50 + VAT

How long will it take?

The average process takes between 8–12 weeks and depends on the parties in the chain. A first-time buyer purchasing a freehold house with a mortgage in principle may complete in 8–10 weeks. A leasehold purchase involving a management company can take 12–16 weeks, particularly where there is a chain.

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

Probate disbursements

• Death certificate£14.00
• Official copy of Land Registry title£3.00 (+ £3 for plan)
• Probate application fee (estate > £5,000)£215.00
• Additional copies of the grant£1.50 each
• Swearing of the oath (per executor)£10.00
• Bankruptcy search (per beneficiary)£2.00
• Advertisement in The London Gazette£73.20 + VAT
• Advertisement in a local newspaper£215.00 + VAT

Conveyancing disbursements

• Bank charges£25.00
• Official Copy of Register Title£6.00
• Land Registry Title Plan£3.00
• OS1 search£12.00
• ID check£12.00
• Property searches£350 – £700 + VAT
• Land Registry fees£20 – £910 + VAT

Search fees vary by local authority and property location. Land Registry fees vary by purchase price. Stamp Duty Land Tax depends on the price; you can calculate the amount payable using HMRC's website.

Leasehold-specific disbursements

• Notice of Transfer fee£50 – £150 (typical)
• Notice of Charge fee (if mortgaged)£50 – £150 (typical)
• Deed of Covenant fee£150 – £300 (typical)
• Certificate of Compliance fee£50 – £150 (typical)

The above lists are not exhaustive. Additional fees and disbursements will depend on the type of transaction and will be confirmed in your written quote.