Our Service
We offer a comprehensive probate service for non-contentious, handling the administration of estates in England and Wales. Our service includes:
Our Fees
Estate Complexity | Our Fee (excl. VAT) | VAT (20%) | Total (incl. VAT) |
Simple estate: I property, 2 bank accounts, valid will, no labilities, 4 beneficiaries, estate vale (1450.000) | £1,500 – £3,500 | £300 – £700 | £18,00 – £4,200 |
Medium complexity I property, 6 bank accounts, valid will, no labilities, 4 beneficiaries, estate vale (240.000) | £3,500 – £5,000 | £700 – £1,000 | £4,200 – £6,000 |
High Complexity I property, 8 bank accounts, No will, 4 beneficiaries, estate vale (730.000 | £5,000 – £8,000 | £1,000 – £1,600 | £6,000 – £9,600 |
High Value Estate ( £15,000 to £20,000) + Vat (20%)
More than 2 properties, 12 Bank Accounts, Institution Accounts, Will, 4 Beneficiaries estate value. £2.5 million
Factors affecting complexity include:
Disbursements
Timescales
For a standard non contentious probate case:
Initial review and preparation of papers: 2-4 weeks
Obtaining the Grant of Probate: 8-12 weeks
The total process typically takes between 6-12 months, depending on complexity.
Who Will Handle Your Case
Your matter will be handled by our dedicated Probate Team. Please see our Team Page before booking an appointment for detailed information about our probate specialists.
Your case will typically be supervised by a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of experience in probate matters, supervised by our Head of Private Client MS Attia Bano or Mr Muhamamd Yaqoob. .
Important Information
All our fees are subject to VAT at the prevailing rate, which currently is 20%.
Additional work required due to unforeseen circumstances will be charged at our hourly rates. Please see our hourly rate part.
Complex estates or contested matters will require a bespoke quote.
We will always provide you with a clear estimate of likely costs before proceeding and keep you informed throughout the process, in line with the SRA’s transparency rules.
Contact Us
For a tailored quote or to discuss your specific requirements, please contact Diplock Solicitors Ltd for an initial consultation.
if the matter is complicated and additional work will be required.