How much does probate cost in London?

Professional probate support in London is typically charged as a fixed fee or a percentage of the estate. Fixed fees for straightforward estates range from £1,500 to £3,500. Percentage-based fees are typically 1-2% of the estate value for larger or more complex estates. There is also a court probate fee of £300 (for estates over £5,000). We'll match you with specialists who provide transparent, fixed-fee quotes.

How long does probate take?

Simple probate cases take 3-6 months from application to distribution of the estate. Complex estates involving property sales, disputed assets, overseas assets, or inheritance tax liabilities can take 12-18 months or longer. A specialist probate professional ensures the process moves as efficiently as possible and deals with complications without delays.

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Probate Support in Lewisham: What to Expect

Probate support in Lewisham provides executors and families with professional guidance through the estate administration process after a bereavement. From obtaining the grant of probate to distributing the estate, specialist support ensures the process is handled correctly and as efficiently as possible.

Our matched probate specialists serving Lewisham combine legal expertise with compassionate client handling. They understand that executors are often dealing with grief alongside administrative responsibility, and they take the burden of the legal process firmly off your shoulders.

How Probate Support Works in Lewisham

We match you with a probate specialist experienced with Lewisham estates

Initial consultation to assess the estate, identify requirements, and agree scope of support

Asset valuations arranged, IHT position assessed, and HMRC returns prepared

Grant of probate applied for — the OPG process is managed in full

Estate collected, debts settled, distribution made, and full accounts provided to beneficiaries

Probate Support Fees in Lewisham

Fees in Lewisham vary depending on the service and complexity of your estate. Below are typical costs from vetted specialists in the Lewisham area. All prices are in GBP.

Service Type	Price Range	Timeframe	What is Included
Probate Support Fixed-fee probate for straightforward estates. Complex estates with property sales, disputed assets, or international elements are quoted individually. OPG court fee of £300 is separate. Many clients prefer fixed fees for budget certainty.	£1,500 to £3,500	3-12 months	Grant of probate application, asset collection, HMRC returns, estate distribution

Probate Support£1,500 to £3,500

3-12 monthsGrant of probate application, asset collection, HMRC returns, estate distribution

What's Included in the Fee

Consultation, will drafting, review, signing guidance, secure storage advice
Joint consultation, two matching wills, review, signing guidance, storage advice
Consultation, LPA drafting, certificate provider guidance, OPG registration support
Estate review, trust recommendation, trust drafting, full explanation of implications
Full asset review, IHT calculation, wills/LPA/trust recommendations, written report
Grant of probate application, asset collection, HMRC returns, estate distribution

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Staged payment plans available from most specialists. Many clients prefer to spread the cost of comprehensive estate planning over 6-12 months.

From £25/month

Spread over 6 to 24 months at 0% APR representative

Will writing and estate planning fees in Lewisham depend on the complexity of your estate and the services required. Specialists in our Lewisham network provide clear fixed-fee quotes following a free initial consultation.

Why Get Probate Support in Lewisham Through Us?

Compassionate, experienced professionals who understand the sensitivity of bereavement administration

Fixed-fee quotes for straightforward Lewisham estates — no surprise costs

HMRC compliance managed in full — IHT400 and all supporting schedules

Experience with complex Lewisham estates including property sales and investment portfolios

Probate Support in Lewisham: Common Questions

Probate is the legal process of administering a deceased person's estate. A grant of probate (or letters of administration if there is no will) is a legal document that confirms the executor's authority to deal with the deceased's assets. Probate is typically required by banks, investment providers, and the Land Registry before they will release or transfer assets above certain thresholds.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“My husband and I had been meaning to sort our wills for years. The will writer they matched us with made the whole process straightforward — she explained everything clearly, came to our home in Hampstead, and we had our mirror wills signed within two weeks. Couldn't be easier.”

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Hampstead · Mirror Wills

“After my father's health scare, I realised we needed LPAs in place urgently. The specialist matched to us understood the urgency, explained both types of LPA clearly, and had everything registered within the timeframe we needed. Professional and reassuring throughout.”

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Canary Wharf · Lasting Power of Attorney

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