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Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) Fees
This information is provided in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Transparency Rules made by the SRA Board on 30 May 2018
All fees are subject to VAT at 20%
Description | Our fees plus VAT* |
|---|---|
Lasting Power of Attorney | £750 |
Disbursement per LPA | Application fee of £82 |
Application for Deputyship | £1250 |
Disbursment of Deputyship | Application fee of £385 |
The Probate Process & Fees
There are two stages when dealing with the estate of a deceased person. Stage 1 consists of obtaining the correct Grant followed by Stage 2 which is the administration of the Estate itself.
Stage 1 - Obtaining the Grant
Applying for a Grant of Representation depends on whether the deceased has left a Will. If there is a Will, then the Executors named in the Will need to apply for a Grant of Probate. If there is no Will, then an application will need to be made for a Grant of Letters of Administration with one or more people named as Administrators.
In terms of fees, we will charge you a fixed fees of £750 plus VAT for our legal costs in obtaining the Grant.
The most common disbursements are as follows:
Description | Fee |
|---|---|
Commissioners' Fee | £5 |
Probate Court Fee | £155 (£O.50 per each extra copy) |
Stage 2 - Administration of the Estate
Our costs in administrating the estate will be based upon the time it takes us and the value of the estate. This is calculated based on an hourly rate of £175 plus VAT and a charge of 1% of the value of the estate. We guarantee that our fees will not exceed more than 3% of the overall value of the estate irrespective of how much time we have to spend in dealing with the estate
Our Hourly Rates
The above fees will only be incurred in this way once we have obtained your express instructions. As it is not always possible to accurately know in advance what work is going to be involved, we will provide you with the best information possible about the likely cost at the beginning of the matter and at intervals while the matter proceeds.
Hourly rates will only be charged in exceptional circumstances for complex matters where a fixed fee cannot be provided.
Position | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
Partners | £295 + VAT |
Associate/Senior Solicitors | £247 + VAT |
Solicitors and Legal Executives | £201 + VAT |
Trainee Solicitors & Paralegals | £142.00 + VAT |