Probate Solicitors in Windsor
Professional service with a personal touchProbate is the legal process of administering someone’s estate after they’ve passed away. It involves proving a will is valid (if there is one), collecting assets, settling debts, and distributing the estate.
Our Probate Services
We offer expert support tailored to your needs – whether you require full estate administration or help with just one part of the process. We support clients with:
- Applying for probate (with or without a will)
- Full estate administration
- Dealing with HMRC and inheritance tax
- Contentious probate advice if a dispute arises
Whether you want full support or help with just one part of the process, we tailor our approach to your needs.
Probate Services Included
Within our quoted service, we will:
- Provide a dedicated and experienced probate solicitor
- Identify executors, administrators, and beneficiaries
- Confirm the type of probate application required
- Collect and prepare all necessary documentation
- Complete the probate application and relevant HMRC forms
- Submit the application to the Probate Registry
- Obtain the Grant of Probate and securely send copies to you
- Collect and distribute estate assets
Transparent Fees, Compassionate Support
We understand this can be a difficult time. That’s why we offer clear pricing and a sensitive approach. Let us handle the paperwork – you focus on what matters.
Our fees typically range from £3,000 to £6,500 + VAT, depending on the complexity of the estate. For example:
- A simple estate (one beneficiary, no property) will fall at the lower end.
- An estate with a property, multiple bank accounts, and several beneficiaries may be at the higher end.
Our quoted fee applies to estates where:
- There is a valid will
- There is no more than one property
- There are no more than 5 bank/building society accounts
- There are up to 4 beneficiaries
- There are no disputes or claims against the estate
- No inheritance tax is due and no full HMRC account is required
Disbursements (third-party costs) are not included. These may include:
- Probate application fee: £300
- Land Registry fee: £7 per title register
- Additional copies of the Grant: £1.50 each
We handle these payments on your behalf for a seamless process.
On average, we complete the full probate process within six months:
- Obtaining the Grant: up to 16 weeks
- Collecting assets: 4–6 weeks
- Distributing assets: 2–4 weeks
Speak with our solicitors today for peace of mind and clear answers.