We can make an application for Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration on your behalf for a fixed fee if you provide us with the information required.
To enable us to complete the application you would need to provide valuations of each of the deceased’s assets and liabilities, as at the date of death.
On a taxable estate we will complete a full account (IHT400) and prepare a Statement of Truth for signing by the Executors / Administrators.
The IHT400 is submitted to H M Revenue & Customs together with the payment of Inheritance Tax. H M Revenue & Customs then return a receipt which confirms Inheritance Tax has been paid. This form is submitted to the Probate Registry along with the Statement of Truth and Will (if applicable).
Once we are in receipt of the Grant this would be passed to you to enable you to encash the assets, pay the liabilities and distribute the estate.
Costs
Our fixed fee for this service is £1495.00 plus VAT*
We also charge a fee of £15.00 plus VAT to carry out an identity check for each Executor / Administrator
Potential Additional costs
If the Will is found to be defective and an Affidavit is required additional costs will be payable.
*All charges for VAT will be charged at the current rate of 20%
Disbursements which would be payable in addition to our fee are :-
Disbursements are expenses paid on your behalf such as the Probate Application Fee paid to the Court
- Disbursements which would be payable in addition to our fee are:
- Probate Application fee £300.00
- Office Copy of Grant £1.50 each
- Inheritance Tax. For further details please see https://www.gov.uk/inheritance-tax
Timescales
We anticipate that this matter from your providing the information required to receipt of the Grant will likely be around eighteen weeks.
Who will be acting for me?
Hedon
Laura J Gibb- Solicitor
- Laura has a wealth of experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
- Laura has 5 years experience in Private Client Matters, including Wills, Probate, Deputyships, Name Changes, LPA’s, Assents, First Registrations, Deed of Variations, Trusts and more.
- Laura completed a LLB Law degree at Hull University and an LLM Masters degree at the University of Law in Leeds. She also completed her Legal Practice Course and her Training Contract with Jane Brooks Law in 2022.
- Laura’s Supervisor is Stephanie Sadofsky, a Director at our firm with a wealth of experience in private client work, she is also a Solicitor at the firm. For more information on Stephanie, please see their profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/
Vicky Wilson- Director, Practice Manager and Probate Assistant
- Vicky is a key member of our Hedon Probate department and has worked for the firm since 2007.
- She has experience in Private Client Matters, including Wills, Probate, Deputyships, Name Changes, LPA’s, Assents, First Registrations, Deed of Variations and more.
- Vicky’s Supervisor is Laura J Gibb, a Solicitor at our Hedon Branch with a wealth of experience in private client work. For more information on Laura, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/
Cottingham
Lilli Grigg – Solicitor and Director
- Lilli has 6 years’ experience in Private Client Matters, including Wills, Probate, Deputyships, Name Changes, LPA’s, Assents, First Registrations, Deed of Variations and more.
- Lilli qualified as a Solicitor in 2019 and has completed an LLB Law Degree and a Legal Practice Course. In addition, Lilli completed her Training Contract for 2 years with Jane Brooks Law.
- Lillis Supervisor is Stephanie Sadofsky, a Director at our Hull Branch with over 20 years’ experience in private client work, Stephanie is also a Solicitor at the firm. For more information on Stephanie, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/
Hull
Stephanie Sadofsky – Solicitor and Director
- Stephanie has 30 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales, leasehold purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity and has extensive knowledge of commercial property law.
- Stephanie is experienced and highly knowledgeable in Private Client work, including: the administration of estates, will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships, Name Changes and more.
- Stephanie has been qualified as a Solicitor for many years.
- Stephanie’s Supervisor is Laura J Gibb, she is a Solicitor at Jane Brooks Law with a wealth of experience in Private Client Work. For more information on Laura, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/
