Frank Harris Legal Group

When instructing Frank Harris Legal Group we will always try and work on a Fixed Fee based on the value of the deceased estate. Where the estate is worth no more than £1.25 million in the circumstances below we will work on a fixed fee basis.

Our fees for dealing with a medium estate worth up to £1.25 million with no more than 4 Bank Accounts, 6 beneficiaries and no more than 2 properties are as follows:

Where there is a will:

• 2.5% plus VAT of the total value of Probate.
• £4,500.00 plus VAT fixed (plus disbursements) for the first claim against the estate (where received)
• £250.00 plus VAT per hour (plus Disbursements) for any additional claims against the estate (where received)
• Example: The deceased’s estate entails 2 properties worth £800,000.00, there are £245,000.00 worth of gifts within the estate.  There are 6 beneficiaries within the will and one claim is made against the estate by a Dependent.  Our fees will be £36,750.00 including VAT (plus disbursements).

Where the Deceased dies intestate (without a will)

• 3% plus VAT of the total value of Probate
• £5000.00 Plus VAT fixed (plus disbursements) for each claim against the estate (where received)
• £250.00 plus VAT per hour (plus Disbursements) for any additional claims against the estate (where received)
• Example: The deceased’s estate entails 2 properties worth £800,000.00, there are £245,000.00 worth of gifts within the estate.  There are 6 beneficiaries within the will and one claim is made against the estate by a Dependent.  Our fees will be £43,620.00 including VAT (plus disbursements).

What is included within the Probate Plus Package?

The Probate Plus package includes the following work to be undertaken on behalf of the Executors or Administrators.

We take absolute responsibility for obtaining Probate or Letters of Administration on behalf of the estate including dealing with the Legal, property and estate administration, tax and any claims against the estate.  This includes:

• An initial consultation with an experienced Probate Specialist either at our offices, over the phone or by Skype / FaceTime.
• Undertaking all Legal Formalities to obtain the Grant of Probate or Letter of Administration.
• Defending or negotiating any claim against the estate from Dependants and providing full advice to Executors or Administrators of their obligations and personal Liabilities in dealing with distribution of the estate.  (Subject to an additional fee per claim as set out above.)

We will handle all affairs with HM Revenue and Customs on behalf of the Estate.

Free Wills for each Executor or Administrator including storage. (an additional charge of £95.00 plus VAT for mirrored wills)