My fees
My fees reflect personal advice from a senior lawyer. I set them out in writing before you instruct me, and I confirm what is included. Planning fees start from the amounts shown. Probate is charged as a percentage of the estate value. All listed fees are plus VAT.
- Private initial consultation, 30 minutes by phone or video call, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Free of charge. No deposit.Free
- Inheritance Tax consultation£750 + VAT
- Estate Planning pack for one person: 1 will, 1 Property and Financial LPA, 1 Health and Welfare LPA, and inheritance tax adviceFrom £1,250 plus VAT
- Estate Planning pack for a couple: 2 wills, 2 Property and Financial LPAs, 2 Health and Welfare LPAs, and inheritance tax adviceFrom £2,250 plus VAT
- Testamentary TrustFrom £995 plus VAT
- Discretionary Trust, depending on complexityFrom £4,500 plus VAT
- Probate: 1.5% of the estate value, subject to a minimum fee of £3,000 plus VAT for low value estates1.5% + VAT
- International Trusts and EstatesCharged at £750 per hour plus VAT
- Trust DisputesCharged at £750 per hour plus VAT
- Estate DisputesCharged at £750 per hour plus VAT
For probate, court fees and disbursements are charged on top. Government fees, such as the Office of the Public Guardian fee to register a lasting power of attorney and the probate application fee, are paid separately at cost. Before any work starts, I send you a letter confirming what is included and the fee.
Questions
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes. A private 30 minute conversation by phone or video call, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. It is free and there is no deposit.
Do you handle trust and estate disputes?
Yes. I am a fully qualified and authorised Dispute Resolution Professional, and a Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (MCIArb). These services are charged at £750 per hour plus VAT.
Can you work with me if I live outside the UK?
Yes. I work with clients remotely. The free initial consultation takes place by phone or video call, and correspondence is by email.
Do I need a will, a trust, or both?
It depends on your family and your assets. We talk it through at your consultation, and I tell you plainly what I would recommend.
Can a will protect my children or a vulnerable beneficiary?
Yes, usually through a testamentary trust, with trustees and the ages you choose.
What is the difference between a testamentary trust and a discretionary trust?
A testamentary trust is created by your will on death. A discretionary trust is created during your lifetime.
What are the two kinds of lasting power of attorney?
Property and Financial Affairs, and Health and Welfare.
What is probate?
The legal process of administering the estate of someone who has died: applying for the grant, collecting the assets, paying debts and tax, and distributing to the beneficiaries.
Can you help with probate if I live abroad?
Yes. The estate is administered under the law of England and Wales, with the work handled remotely.
How much does probate cost?
My fee is 1.5% of the estate value plus VAT, with a £3,000 minimum fee plus VAT for low value estates. Court fees and disbursements are charged on top. I send you a letter confirming the fee before any work starts.
Do you advise on inheritance tax?
Yes. The Inheritance Tax consultation is £750 plus VAT. Your initial 30 minute consultation is free.
What should I bring to the first consultation?
Any existing wills, trust deeds or powers of attorney, and a rough list of your assets and family. For probate, also the death certificate if you have it, the will, and a list of the person's assets and debts. Everything you tell me is confidential.
Begin with a private conversation
30 minutes by phone or video call. Free of charge, no deposit.