Probate Costs Calculator

This simple to use calculator works out all the likely fees and costs of a typical administration of a deceased's estate.

This page is to be read in conjunction with the IMPORTANT NOTE below. It applies whether there is a Will or not.

To perform a costs calculation simply do the following:-

(Please enter integer values only - no commas, decimal points or pence.)

Enter the approximate total value of all the Deceased’s assets owned in the deceased's sole name (ignore any mortgage or debts).
Click on the check box if the Deceased owned land jointly with any other person.
Click on the check box if the Deceased owned stocks and/or shares
Click on the calculate box.

1.	Deceased's assets owned in sole name?	£	Put in the approximate total value. Do not deduct any debts (e.g. mortgage).
2.	Land jointly owned with another person?		Tick this box if the deceased owned land in joint names with anyone else.
3.	Stock/shares owned by the Deceased?		Tick this box if the deceased owned stocks, shares, or equities.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This calculation is not a quotation but is a guide to the likely level of fees and disbursements for probate in England and Wales. Figures may vary according to the particular circumstances of a given case. It does not apply if the deceased died domiciled outside England and Wales or if assets are situated abroad. In these circumstances please telephone us. Please also specifically note the following points:-

Our estimate includes registration of jointly owned property in the survivor's sole name. It does not include a conveyance of the property by way of sale. For an estimate please click here.
Our costs include preparing and submitting an Inheritance Tax Return to the Inland Revenue where required. Our estimate does not, however, include dealing with past income tax returns or queries or tax planning advice both of which are available on request at additional cost.
Written estimates for our legal fees are given on request and are subject to our normal terms and conditions.
There may be steps that can be taken to reduce the possible incidence of Inheritance Tax.
There may be additional disbursements depending on the assets.
The figure for legal fees is an approximation of our likely fees in a straightforward case. Our fees will vary depending on the nature of the estate and any specific requirements.

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