4/5 GRANGE ROAD WEST, JARROW, TYNE & WEAR, NE32 3JA
Tel: 0191 420 0820
(24 hours)
WILLS PRICING
Our fees for the preparation and execution of your will include an appointment to discuss your needs and provide detailed advice and a further appointment to review and execute your will. We also provide a free storage and retrieval service.
PROBATE PRICING
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties such as court fees. We organise the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a stress-free seamless process.
TIMESCALES
ESTATES WHERE NO IHT IS PAYABLE
On average for straight forward estates, we would hope to receive a Grant of Probate within 3-4 months. The finalisation of the estate and resulting payment to beneficiaries then follows, timings very much depend on what assets need to be recouped and whether there is a property to be sold.
MORE COMPLEX ESTATE
All the average more complex states adult with within 9 to 12 months he'll stop it usually takes between 6 new weeks to gather the information leading up to the application, obtaining the granted probate takes up to 12 weeks once the application is lodged with the probate registry. Collecting assets that normally take between six and eight weeks. At this stage and the state account can be finalised and assets can be distributed which normally takes between one to two weeks. However, please be aware that timing can greatly depend on factors such as sale of any property, shares etc.
POTENTIAL ADDITIONAL COSTS
Additional costs can often occur in the following situations;
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When there are disputes between the beneficiaries
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When they're all claims brought against the state
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If there is no will and there are unknown beneficiaries that need to be traced
In these situations, we will update you in relation to costs incurred prior to undertaking the work.
LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY FEES
Reduced or No Fees for LPAs
In some cases, the donor may qualify for a reduced OPG fee or no fee.
No Fee — Exemption
The donor may pay no registration fee if they receive certain means-tested benefits, such as Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction/Support, Local Housing Allowance, or the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit.
Reduced Fee — Remission
The donor may be entitled to a 50% reduction if their gross annual income is below the OPG threshold. Universal Credit cases may also be considered under the remission rules.
Hardship
Where the donor does not meet the standard exemption or remission criteria, the OPG may still waive or reduce the fee in cases of financial hardship, provided supporting evidence is supplied.
Please contact us for further information and a quote.