Probate is the court-supervised process of gathering a deceased person’s assets, paying debts and taxes and distributing what is left to those who are named as beneficiaries in the Will.
Uncontested probate is where there is no dispute over the Will and distribution of assets.
Below we provide you with information on our Legal Fees, disbursements and the length of time it will take to complete your matter.
Legal Fees are the amount you will be required to pay for all of the work performed by us in actioning your instructions, from the commencement of your case to the conclusion.
For some types of work, we can offer you a fixed fee. This is where we believe that most of the information we need will be known at the outset. These costs are set out in the fixed costs menu below.
Private Client – Fixed Costs menu
Please note the following regarding all fixed costs stated below:
• All prices are starting from. Once we have met with you and have taken full instructions, our fees for dealing with your matter may be more than that stated below if additional work is required or if the issue is more complex than usual. For example, if a letter of wishes needs to be prepared, in addition to your Will, then additional charges may apply.
• All prices are exclusive of VAT. VAT will be added at the current rate (presently 20%)
• If we are required to meet with you away from the office (for example, at your own home), then additional charges may be made.
• Travelling expenses are charged at 45p per mile plus VAT (total 54p per mile).
• *The fixed fee for a grant only applications: this is only for estates that are not taxable; where an IHT205 form (only) is required to be completed and where all necessary information (and evidence thereof) relating to the assets and liabilities of the estate has been ascertained by you. All other cases will be dealt with in accordance with our hourly rate (see our administration of estate client care/costs letter)
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Legal Fees
Legal Fees is the amount you will be required to pay for all of the work performed by us in actioning your instructions, from the commencement of your case to conclusion.
Freehold Sale
Our average standard legal fee for a residential freehold property sale is from £750.00 – £1,600 plus VAT (£900.00 – £1,920.00 Inc. VAT) for properties up to the value of £1,000,000.00.
Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales.
Legal Fees
Legal Fees are the amount you will be required to pay for all of the work performed by us in actioning your instructions, from the commencement of your case to conclusion.
Freehold Purchase
Our average standard legal fee for a residential freehold property purchase is from £800 – £1,7000 plus VAT (£960 – £2,040 Inc. VAT) for properties up to the value of £1,000,000.00.
Almost every individual needs expert legal advice at some point in their lives. If you are in a situation where you need legal advice, you should know that Painters Law has an outstanding reputation, delivering timely and premium-quality legal solutions for individuals for more than 70 years.
At Painters Law we are aware that it is important to you to have the right experts managing the legal issues that affect you. All the solicitors at PL have vast experience in every area of law that we undertake including property law, consumer law, litigation, wills, trusts and probate, family law and much more.
Our solicitors follow the latest trends and changes in the legal sector and we have access to a network of experts which we can call upon for specific cases are supported by and excellent and up to date IT infrastructure and equally skilled support staff.
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