Applying for the grant, collecting and distributing the assets
Whilst each case will be dealt with on its own merits we estimate costs for the administration of a simple estate between £1,250.00 and £3,500.00 plus VAT and disbursements.
The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter. For example, if there is one beneficiary and no property, costs will be at the lower end of the range. If there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end.
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.
We will handle the full process for you. This quote is for estates where:
•If there is no will or the estate consists of any share holdings (stocks and bonds) there is likely to be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the estate and how it is to be dealt with. We can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information.
On average, estates that fall within this range are dealt with within 9 to 12 months. Typically, obtaining the grant of probate takes 2 to 3 months. Collecting assets then follows, which can take between 6 to 8 months. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes 1 to 2 months.