We are proud to be transparent about our fees. The fees to prepare wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) are fully inclusive of VAT and (usually) two appointments and are based on you coming along to our offices in Chiswick, west London. Discounted fees are available when wills and LPAs are set up at the same time. We also provide a fixed fee probate service.
Fees are valid until 1st January 2025.
Fixed fees – wills
Standard wills
- Single will – £250
- Mirror wills – £450 (prepared for a couple at the same time)
What’s included:
- VAT
- An initial 90 minute consultation with a STEP qualified solicitor who will provide advice and guidance
- Appointment of executors, trustees and guardians including replacements if any cannot act
- Up to 10 specific gifts of money or items
- Up to 10 beneficiaries for the remainder of your estate
- Trusts for children
- Specifying what age children will inherit
- Specifying who would inherit if any beneficiaries die before you
- A draft will written in plain English within 14 days
- A comprehensive commentary explaining the terms of your will
- An overview of the current inheritance tax position
- Making any necessary amendments
- A second meeting to oversee the signing of your will – we will provide both witnesses
Will trusts – included as an additional fee
Life interest trust
- Single – £100
- Mirror – £150
Property trust
- Single – £200
- Mirror – £300
Flexible life interest trust
- Single – £250
- Mirror – £350
Discretionary trust
- Single – £150
- Mirror – £250
Nil rate band discretionary trust
- Single – £250
- Mirror – £350
Residence nil rate band discretionary trust
- Single – £150
- Mirror – £250
Severance of the joint tenancy
- £125
Secure storage and amendment service
- Single – £15 per year
- For a couple – £20 per year
A new will from as little as £30 if circumstances change
Capped fees
If you require more than two of the above trusts then you will never pay more than:
- Single – £700
- Mirror – £1200
Fixed fees – Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA) (including certificate providers statement)
Property and financial affairs
- Single – £200
- Mirror – £300
Health and welfare
- Single – £200
- Mirror – £300
Both types
- Single – £300
- Mirror – £550
There is a separate registration fee of £82 per LPA if your annual income exceeds £12,000
Will and Lasting power of Attorney package (both types of LPA)
- Single – £475
- Mirror – £875
Consultation fees
- For a 90 minute will or LPA consultation – £95. This fee would be deducted from the cost of your service if full instructions are provided within 14 days
- Additional time engaged before we are instructed to provide a fixed fee service is charged at £80 per hour (in increments of 6 minutes)
Premium services
- Home visit £100 – £200 (depending on your location)
- Expedited service £100 – £200 (depending on the urgency)
Probate fees
- Ad hoc advice – £180 per hour – subject to a minimum charge of £75
- Otherwise we can provide a fixed fee service depending on your requirements – please see our probate services page
Services we don’t provide
- Contentious probate – (disputes/challenges to wills)
- Tax advice (aside from making wills as tax efficient as possible)
- Financial or pensions advice
- Advice on laws outside England & Wales
Telephone/email advice
Please note we cannot provide legal advice over the phone or by email prior to being instructed for a matter, but we are happy to understand your matter over the phone/by email and arrange a consultation where appropriate.