Probate prices
Our fees vary from case to case, but this guide shows what to expect - including disbursements and how long it usually takes.
Probate fees
Fees vary from case to case. As a guide, they are likely to fall within these ranges.
Simple estate
£1,500 - £2,500
A single property and a small number of bank accounts and investments.
More complex estate
£2,500 - £3,500
Estates that are more involved than a simple estate.
Larger or taxable estate
£4,000 - £6,000
Larger estates, or those where Inheritance Tax is payable.
Probate disbursements
Disbursements are costs paid to third parties on your behalf. The most likely are:
| Disbursement | Cost |
|---|---|
| Probate court fee | £273.00, plus £1.50 per copy required |
| Online ID verification (per beneficiary) | £6.25 plus £1.25 VAT |
| Office copy entries | £3.00 plus £0.60 VAT |
| Bankruptcy search (per beneficiary) | £2.00 plus £0.40 VAT |
Other disbursements will be advised as required - for example accountants' fees, or statutory advertisement fees to protect your position from unknown creditors - and will be agreed with you case by case.
Probate timescales
3 - 6 months
Where no full Inheritance Tax return is needed.
4 - 8 months
Where a full IHT return is needed. A formal clearance letter from HMRC can take longer.
Varies
Where a property must be sold - this depends on finding a buyer and how quickly the sale proceeds.
Timescales refer to administering the cash element of the estate and depend on its complexity, the valuations required and any claims for relief that HMRC needs to consider.
Find out more about our probate service, or see all our prices.
Talk to us about an estate
We'll explain the process and give you a clear estimate for the estate you're dealing with.