Pricing
| Wills | Single | Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Will | £400 | £700 |
| Codicil | £250 | £400 |
| Costs for Trusts in addition to the above: Interest in Possession Trust (Life Interest Trust) |
£200 | £300 |
| Discretionary Trust | £200 | £300 |
| Advice on potential claims against the estate as part of Will preparation |
Hourly rate (up to £275) |
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| Powers of Attorney | Cost |
|---|---|
| Lasting Powers of Attorney | £450 per document |
| Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney | £300 |
| General Power of Attorney | From £250 |
| Disbursements Court registration fee: |
£82 per document |
| We can offer a discount for couples wishing to prepare Lasting Powers of Attorney. |
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| Additional Private Client Services | Cost |
|---|---|
| Declaration of Trust To include registration at Land Registry |
From £500 |
| Severance of Joint Tenancy To include registration at Land Registry |
£200 |
| Tax Advice | Hourly rate (up to £275) |
| Trust Advice | Hourly rate (up to £275) |
| Living Will (Advanced Directive) | £250 |
| Change of Name Deed for an adult | £150 |
Administration of Estates (Probate and Intestacy)
It is not possible to provide a firm estimate of costs for administering an estate, as this very much depends on how much work is required. The prices below are intended to be a guideline only, and are based on both assets and domicile of the deceased being in England and Wales.
Please contact us for a quote tailored to your circumstances.
| Application for Grant of Representation | Cost |
|---|---|
| Straightforward IHT return (IHT205) | £1,500 – £3,500 |
| Complex IHT return (IHT400) | £2,500 – £5,000 |
| Administration of Estate after obtaining the Grant | Cost |
|---|---|
| 8–20 hours at hourly rate of up to £275 | £2,200 – £5,500 |
| Contested Will / Claim against the estate |
|---|
| Hourly rate (up to £275) |
A value element may be applied to the fees relative to the size of the estate. This would be discussed with you on receiving your instructions.
| Disbursements | Cost |
|---|---|
| Probate Registry fee for Grant: | £155 plus 50p for sealed copies |
| Bankruptcy Searches: | £2 per individual |
| Land Registry Office Copy Entries: | £3 per entry |
| Land Registry application fees: | From £20 |
| Section 27 Trustee Act Notices: | From £100 |
| Share Registrar fees: | Variable |
How long will my matter take?
The time that it takes from taking your initial instructions to obtaining the Grant of Representation depends largely on how quickly the required information is provided.
In our experience a full estate administration can take between 6-18 months to conclude but this will depend on each estate administration owing to the different types of assets involved.
We cannot guarantee how long the Probate Registry will take to issue the Grant of Representation. However, following the submission of the papers to the Probate Registry the Grant would normally be issued within 14 days.
Our team
The people who will undertake the necessary work as described above will be one or more of the following members of our team (at a blended rate of between £175 to £275 plus VAT), including STEP qualified Practitioners (TEPs):
Paul Green, Associate
Paul joined Dean Wilson in August 2018 having previously worked in the Private Wealth Department of a City firm in London. Paul has a wealth of Private Client, Tax and Trusts experience and is used to dealing with High Net Worth Individuals based both in the UK and internationally. Paul is STEP qualified, achieving 2 Distinctions across the relevant Diplomas.
Paul qualified as a Solicitor in Queensland, Australia in 2009 and is currently undertaking the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Scheme which will be completed in 2019.
Ashleigh Norgett
Ashleigh has been with the Private Client team for over 2 years. She is a client facing Associate CILEX member working towards becoming a fully qualified CILEX member and assists in a large caseload of Private Client matters, with particular involvement in Paul Green’s matters.
Rebecca C. Griffiths
Rebecca has been with Dean Wilson LLP since 2017, completed her training contract in 2019 and has experience in a wide breadth of private client areas including trusts, wills, probate and tax and additionally has experience in property law.
Rebecca’s education includes her LLB law degree from the University of Nottingham, her Legal Practice Course (LPC) from BPP Law School London (distinction), STEP Advanced Certificate in Taxation of Trusts and Estates and STEP Advanced certificate in Administration of Estates (distinction).
