How much do solicitors charge for probate?

Probate solicitor fees can vary Copyright Lawyer London wildly depending on the way they charge and the amount of work involved. We’ll cover the different ways you can pay for probate below

Fixed price probate fees
Some probate solicitors and professional probate services provide a fixed-price quote upfront. This gives you the peace of mind that there won’t be any hidden costs along the way. If you would like a fixed-price probate quote, please call our probate specialists on 020 4538 2403.

Charging a percentage of the estate
If you choose a more traditional probate solicitor offering a face-to-face service, you may find that they charge a percentage of the estate. This is usually around 2-4% and, while it often sounds great on paper, it can easily end up costing over £10,000 for a fairly simple estate.

Charging an hourly rate for probate
There are also some probate solicitors who charge an hourly rate. This is usually somewhere between £150 to £300 per hour. Paying for probate on an hourly rate is often the riskiest choice, as there’s no way of knowing exactly how much you’re going to end up paying.

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