Pricing for Wills and Probate Services

At Penerley Solicitors, we provide high-quality, client-focused legal services for wills and probate matters. Below is an outline of our pricing for these services. Prices may vary depending on the complexity of your specific circumstances. All fees are exclusive of VAT unless stated otherwise.

WILLS

Single Will

• Simple Will: From £350

Suitable for straightforward estates with no significant tax planning requirements.

• Complex Will: From £750

Includes provisions for inheritance tax planning, trusts, or foreign assets.

Mirror Wills (for couples)

• Simple Mirror Wills: From £600

Ideal for couples with straightforward estates.

• Complex Mirror Wills: From £1,200

Includes detailed tax planning, discretionary trusts, or cross-border assets.

Additional Services

• Letter of Wishes: From £200
• Codicil (Amendments to Existing Wills): From £250

PROBATE

• Grant of Probate Only (Where the estate is straightforward and uncontested)

Fixed Fee: From £2,000

Includes preparing the application for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.

• Full Estate Administration

Simple Estates: From £5,000

Estates with a small number of beneficiaries, no inheritance tax liability, and assets in the UK.

• Complex Estates: From £10,000

Includes estates with multiple beneficiaries, inheritance tax liability, business or agricultural assets, or foreign assets.

Hourly Rates

For probate matters charged on an hourly basis:

• Partner: £350/hour
• Senior Associate: £300/hour
• Associate: £250/hour
• Paralegal: £200/hour

Disbursements

Disbursements are additional costs payable to third parties, such as:

• Probate Court Fee: £300 (estate valued at £5,000 or more).
• Oath/Swearing Fee: £5 per executor.
• Office Copies of the Grant: £1.50 per copy.
• Land Registry Fees: Variable depending on the property value.

Factors Affecting Costs

The following factors may increase the overall cost:

• Multiple properties or high-value estates.
• Cross-border assets or foreign beneficiaries.
• Business or agricultural assets.
• Disputes or contested estates.

Estimated Timeframes

• Wills: Typically completed within 2-4 weeks from the date we receive all required information.
• Probate: Simple estates can take 3-6 months to administer. Complex estates may take 12-18 months or longer.

For further information or a tailored quote, please contact us at: 0203 488 3078 or email by at ask@penerley.com

This pricing schedule is accurate as of March 2025 and may be subject to change.