Chamberlins Solicitors Relative and Estate Services
Probate Services
We provide a wealth of experience across a range of Relative & Estate services.
How can we help?
Please fill in our form and let us know how we can help or, alternatively, you can contact us on:
Great Yarmouth: 01493 857621
Caister: 01493 720019
Lowestoft: 01502 573241
Beccles: 01502 713131
When a person dies their property and finances (known as the estate) will need to be sorted out and dealt with in accordance with either their Will or if there is no Will following the rules of intestacy.
Where there is a Will it appoints Executors who will administer the estate. If there is no Will then administrators will be appointed.
Before the estate can be administered a Grant of Representation is often required. We provide an expert service which includes:
- Obtaining the grant of representation after which you may wish to deal with the administration of the estate, or ask us to provide a full service.
- Dealing with HMRC in respect of tax issued, including evaluating the estate.
- Gathering the assets, setting the liabilities and distributing the net assets to the beneficiaries.
Why use Chamberlins?
We understand that the administration of an estate can be daunting. However, our helpful and experienced staff are here to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
Dealing with someone’s estate is stressful, confusing and time consuming. Let us take the load so you can focus on family at an already difficult time.
We specialise in assisting those who need a little extra hand holding during the process. Our staff are always approachable and motivated to provide a quality, friendly service to all our clients. We are here to help so please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are consistently recommended to others by our clients, and we repeatedly welome the return of many satisfied clients. Our reviews speak for themselves.
We have provided legal services along with quality advice to both individuals and businesses across Norfolk and Suffolk for over 140 years. We are a traditional firm rather than a factory, and you can always speak to a member of our dedicated team.
Probate Costs
| Obtaining probate | £500.00 plus VAT and disbursements |
| Obtaining probate and completing IHT400 Form | £900.00 plus VAT and disbursements |
| Obtaining probate and distributing estate | £180.00 per hour plus VAT and disbursements * |
| Where Chamberlins are not the executors of the Will | 1% of the total estate value less the value of any residential property, plus VAT and disbursements |
| Where Chamberlins are the executors of the Will | 1.5% of the total estate value less the value of any residential property, plus VAT and disbursements |
*The exact cost will depend on the individual circumstances of the matter and complexity of the estate.
Disbursements are third party costs, which are subject to change but typically include:
| Probate application fee | £300.00 plus £1.50 per copy |
| Bankruptcy search fee | £6.00 per person |
| Notices to protect against claims from unknown creditor | £139.04 (London Gazette) £68.02 (local paper) |
With a residential property worth £200,000, bank accounts of £100,000 plus probate costs, legal notices and fees and estimated cost is around £2,750.00 – £3,500.00 plus VAT and disbursements.
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For your property...
Chamberlins Solicitors offer a smooth and straightforward process for both residential and commercial properties.
For your estate...
Let us help you with the important decisions you may need to make for your estate.
For your family...
We understand that any family problem can be very emotional, we help you come to a peaceful resolution.
Contact us
Great Yarmouth: 01493 857621
Beccles: 01502 713131
Lowestoft: 01502 573241
Caister-On-Sea: 01493 720019
OR, email us at info@chamberlins.co.uk
Chamberlins fully qualified staff are able to help and advise on the widest range of legal issues. We have many areas of expertise, including:
Buying and Selling property
Commercial Leasing
Wills
Probate
Power of Attorney
Matrimonial and Family Problems
And much more
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