Wills & Probate
Why make a will?
- To make sure that your assets go to the person you want
- To help your family know what arrangements you want for your funeral
- To make specific gifts of money or items of sentimental value e.g. a cherished toy for a grandchild, or a gift of money for a nephew or niece
- To ensure that your estate is administered by people who you know and trust
- To ensure that you direct your assets in a tax efficient way
Leaving a will creates certainty for those you leave behind. We at Gittins McDonald always ensure that your will is right for you.
When will I need to take out probate?
- Not all deaths require probate to be taken out
- If there is property which will need to be sold then you will need probate
- Some Banks and Building Societies will release small sums without probate, larger balances may require probate
- If there is no will - you may need advice on who can and how to apply for probate
- You may wish to contest the will or make a claim against the estate
- You may need to complete Tax Forms - we can help with that
Wills & Probate Guide Lasting Powers of Attorney Guide
Wills
| Basic Will for one person | £195.00 + VAT |
| Basic Mirror Wills | £255.00 + VAT |
| Life Interest Will for one person | £235.00 + VAT |
| Life Interest Mirror Wills | £295.00 + VAT |
| Severance of Joint Tenancy for Life Interest Wills | £45.00 + VAT |
| Codicils | £120.00 + VAT per person |
| Discretionary Trust Wills | £340.00 + VAT per person |
| Deed of Variation | £195.00 + VAT |
Lasting Powers of Attorney
| LPA for Health and Welfare for one person | £350.00 + VAT |
| LPA for Property and Finance for one person | £350.00 + VAT |
| LPA for Property and Finance and Health and Welfare for one person | £450.00 + VAT |
| LPA for either Property and Finance or Health and Welfare for two people (one LPA only) | £450.00 + VAT |
| LPA for Property and Finance and Health and Welfare - couples (doing all) | £700.00 + VAT |
| Office of the Public Guardian fee | £82.00 per LPA |
Probate
Fees are dependant on the size of the estate and what you require us to do but start from £800.00 + VAT including disbursements as follows. If we are instructed to administer the estate additional charges will be payable. Please ask for details of these.
| Court fee for probate | £273.00 (An additional £1.50 per additional Grant of Probate needed) |
| Identity checks | £7.50 per person |
| Bankruptcy searches | £3.00 + VAT per beneficiary |
| HM Land Registry office copies | £6.00 + VAT |
| Post in the London Gazette - protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors | View pricing |
| Post in a local newspaper - protects against unexpected claims from unknown creditors | Prices can be provided (if required) and will vary from paper to paper |
An administration fee of £17.50 + VAT is payable on all matters.
Interested in our Wills
& Probate services?
Contact us and ask for Jennifer Williams to get a quote or to just talk through what we can do for you.