Wills & Probate
At Hawley and Rodgers, we understand that planning for the future and dealing with the loss of a loved one can be challenging and emotional. Our dedicated wills and probate team are here to provide you with clear, compassionate, and expert legal advice, ensuring that your wishes are respected, and your family’s needs are met.
Ensuring peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
Why Choose Us?
- Experienced Team: Our lawyers have years of experience in wills and probate law.
- Personalised Service: We take the time to understand your unique circumstances and tailor our advice accordingly.
- Transparent Pricing: Clear, upfront costs with no hidden fees.
- Compassionate Support: We approach every case with sensitivity and respect, ensuring you feel supported throughout the process.
Probate Department Pricing Structure
| Single Will | £300.00 + VAT |
| Mirror Wills | £600.00 + VAT |
| Single Will with Discretionary Trust | £800.00 + VAT |
| Mirror Wills with Discretionary Trust | £1,000.00 + VAT |
| Single Will including IPDI | £600.00 + VAT |
| Mirror Wills including IPDI | £900.00 + VAT |
| Mirror Wills including IPDI and severance | £1,075.00 + VAT |
| Home Visit (each) | £75.00 + VAT |
| Single Codicil | £250.00 + VAT |
| Mirror Codicils | £500.00 + VAT |
| Letter of Wish | Starting at £150.00 + VAT |
| Severance of Joint Tenancy | £250.00 + VAT |
| Severance of Joint Tenancy and serving notice | £350.00 + VAT |
| DJP or removal on unregistered title | £250.00 + VAT (hourly rate if more complicated) |
N.B. All fixed fees are to be treated as ‘starting from’ and should any matter be considered more complex, then an updated fee estimate will be given at the time instructions are taken. Specific advice, such as detailed inheritance tax planning or the preservation of assets, will be based upon the hourly rate of the fee earner.
| General Power of Attorney | Starting from £500.00 + VAT (Hourly rate for additional advice) |
| 1 x LPA | £600.00 + VAT |
| 2 x LPAs | £800.00 + VAT |
| 4 x LPAs | £1,400.00 + VAT |
| Revocation of LPA/EPA | £200.00 + VAT |
| Registration of Enduring Power of Attorney | At hourly rate |
| Deputy Application | £1,500.00 – £2,000.00 + VAT (potentially in excess of this, based on time) |
| Trustee Application | £500.00 + VAT (Based on time) |
| Application fee | £408.00 |
| Hearing fee | £494.00 |
| Appeal fee | £234.00 |
| Deputy Assessment fee | £100.00 |
| Copy documents fee | £5.00 |
Renunciation
£350.00 + VAT plus meeting to discuss at hourly rate
Grant Only
| Simple Estate no IHT | £1,400 – £2,000 + VAT |
| Full Account (IHT400) no IHT | From £2,000 + VAT |
| Full Account (IHT400) IHT payable | Hourly rate; no less than £2,000 – £3,000 + VAT |
Full Estate Administration
H&R acting as Executors
Based on time spent & uplift (to cover responsibility as Executors)
Please see our charging rates below
Uplift:
- Up to 1.5% value of estate less residence (+ VAT)
- Up to 0.75% value of residence (+ VAT)
H&R acting for Executors
Based on time spent
No uplift
Starting from £2,500 + VAT unless very simple estate
Deed of Variation
Starting from £700.00 + VAT plus meeting to discuss at hourly rate (discretion where we are administering the estate and all relevant information has already been obtained)
| Fixed Fee using the TRS | £700.00 + VAT |
Hourly rates are based on the level of experience of the practitioner and their qualifications
| Caroline Williams | Solicitor / Partner | £300.00 + VAT |
| Emma Fretwell | Associate Solicitor 15+ years PQE | £280.00 + VAT |
| Sarah White | Associate Solicitor 7 years PQE | £280.00 + VAT |
| Christina Peck | Solicitor | £280.00 + VAT |
| Rebecca Bird | Senior Paralegal | £260.00 + VAT |
| Michael Rodgers | Senior Paralegal | £260.00 + VAT |
| Adele Singleton | Paralegal | £260.00 + VAT |
| Melanie Epaminondas | Trainee Solicitor | £200.00 + VAT |
| Laura Hague | SQE Trainee Solicitor | £200.00 + VAT |
Wills & Probate Services
We offer advice and assistance on a range of matter to help you and your loved ones.
Wills & Probate Team
Get in Touch
We have five offices across the East Midlands.
Contact us today to arrange an appointment with one of our experienced lawyers.
Loughborough
Nottingham
Bingham
Long Eaton
Stapleford
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Planning for the future or dealing with the probate process can be daunting, but you don’t have to do it alone. Contact us today to arrange a meeting and let us help you find peace of mind.
