Probate and Estates Price List

W&P Legal, formerly Will and Probate Services, is one of the leading independent Estate Planning firms in the UK. Professionally run by qualified paralegals, we specialise in later life and post-death planning and administration. Please find our Probate and Estates price list below.

Probate and Estate Administration Prices

Estate Value

Forms Only

Estate Administration

Up to £325,000 £1800 £3600
£325,000 to £650,000 £2400 £7200
£650,000 – £1,000,000 £3600 £8400
£1,000,000 – £2,000,000 N/A £12000
Above £2,000,000 N/A Quoted individually

 

Trust Services

Setting up Will Trusts (with bank account) £1250
Setting up Will Trusts (property only) £1000
Trust advice, accounts & admin Hourly rate
Trust registration £550 (£350 if done at set up)
Dissolution of Trust £500

Other Probate Services

Post-death Deed of Variation (no trust) £1200
Deed of Variation (with Trust work) £2400

 

 Probate Disbursements

Probate application fee payable to HMCTS £300
Probate Copies (each) payable to HMCTS £1.50
Engagement Identity Fee payable to Thirdfort £18 per client
Mail Redirection (12 months) payable to Royal Mail £84
Distribution ID & Insolvency Check payable to Estate Search £18
Bank Transfer Fee (per transaction) payable to HSBC from £36
Client Account Bank Charges (per month) payable to HSBC £7.20
Will Search payable to Certainty £150
S27 Notice (Gazette) for Creditors and Beneficiaries payable to Estate Search £315
Potential/Lost Beneficiary Search (per beneficiary) payable to Various £480
Conveyancing Fees payable to DJP £300
Third Party Conveyancing** £360
Estate Asset Search – Financial Profile Premium payable to Estate Search £284
Property Valuation for Probate Application – Property & Estate Solutions Ltd £144

*Not all disbursements are payable on all estates, please ask your consultant for details of which apply to your case. Prices correct as at 01/5/2024 – third party fees may be subject to change and will be charged at the prevailing rate.

**Fee incurred when using a conveyancer not on our recommended panel

If you need more information or help regarding our pricing, please contact us on 01778 752 861.