Private Client Services / Wills, Probate and Estate Administration

It is never too early or too late to start thinking about your future and the future of those who will be left behind when you are no longer around. The CJCH Private Client Team specialise in preparing Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and advising on effective Estate planning.

By making a Will, you will be putting your wishes into place, to give you peace of mind that your loved ones will have guidance on what to do when you pass.

With regard to Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), there are two types

Property and financial affairs (allowing an attorney to make decisions about paying bills, dealing with the bank, collecting benefits, selling your house, etc)
Health and welfare (allowing decisions on treatment, care, medication, where you live, etc)

The benefits of making a Lasting Power of Attorney

It allows you to plan in advance

The decisions you want to be made on your behalf if or when you lose capacity to make them yourself
The people you want as attorneys to make these decisions
How you want the attorney to make these decisions

If you have not made an LPA

Other people may need to apply to the Court of Protection to make any decision on your behalf
The Court of Protection route can be a more extensive process but our experienced team can also assist with this if required

We provide services that are tailor-made to your needs and personal circumstances.

Meet your Private Client Services / Wills, Probate and Estate Administration team

Pricing information

Probate (Uncontested)

The CJCH probate team offer personalised service conducted by qualified professionals. Delivering value to our clients is as much a focus for us as delivering quality work.

Potential cost associated with a standard matter and overview of the inclusive service

The base fee for a standard uncontested probate matter is a flat rate of £995.00 (ex VAT) to obtain the Grant of Probate only where there is no inheritance tax payable and with all necessary documents readily accessible

For the administration of an estate (provision of additional services) we charge an hourly rate, which ranges from £175 + VAT to £375 + VAT depending on the experience and role of the Fee Earner acting for you.

This will be based by the complexity of the matter and services required. This will be discussed and agreed in advance before the service commences (based on the elements of the estate requirements, e.g. the sale of investments)

The overall costs will be determined by how much work is required, but as a rough guide, smaller estates could be in the region of £2,000 – £3,000 plus VAT. For larger, more complex Estates, or where inheritance tax is payable, costs could be in the region of £5,000 – £8,000 plus VAT.

The probate fee charged by the Probate Registry is £300 plus £16 per copy. Estates under £5,000.00 pay no fees

Other disbursements may include Office Copy Entries of £7.00 and an identification check fee totalling £44.66.

When will payments be required?

An upfront payment on account is required for disbursements (such as court fees), and will be confirmed at the start of the engagement

A deposit will be required to secure an initial consultation.

Interim bills will usually be issued at various stages of the process, with the final bill on completion of the administration.

In addition to the services outlined above, CJCH is able to take instruction on contentious probate matters and has extensive experience with providing these services.e experience with providing these services.

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