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Lasting Powers of Attorney

Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) are a simple but powerful way to protect your wishes and ensure the people you trust most can support you if you ever become unable to make decisions yourself.  Putting LPAs in place now avoids uncertainty, delays and unnecessary stress for your loved ones, giving you confidence that your financial affairs, health decisions or both will be managed exactly as you would want.

As a specialist LPA and Capacity Solicitor, I prepare and register both types of LPA with clear guidance throughout, making the process straightforward and fully explained.

We charge a fixed fee for preparing and registering LPAs, as follows:

• One LPA (either Property and Financial Affairs or Health and Welfare) for one person: £250 plus VAT.
• Two LPAs for an individual (Property and Financial Affairs and Health and Welfare): £400 plus VAT.
• Two LPAs for a couple (either two Property and Financial Affairs or two Health and Welfare): £400 plus VAT.
• Four LPAs for a couple (both types for each person): £750 plus VAT.

Each LPA must be registered with the Office of the Public Guardian, which charges a separate fee of £92 per LPA.

Business Power of Attorney

A Business Power of Attorney is an essential safeguard for anyone who owns or runs a business.  It ensures that someone you trust can legally step in to keep the business operating smoothly if you are ever unable to make decisions due to illness, accident or unforeseen circumstances.

Without a Business Power of Attorney, your organisation could face frozen bank accounts, stalled contracts or an inability to meet day‑to‑day obligations, putting continuity, jobs and client relationships at risk.  Putting a Business Power of Attorney in place provides stability, protects your livelihood and gives colleagues, clients and family confidence that the business can continue without disruption.

I charge a fixed fee of £200 plus VAT for a Business Power of Attorney, including tailored advice, preparation of the document and guidance throughout the signing process, giving you clarity and certainty about the cost from the outset.

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Trusts and Tax Planning

Trusts can be an effective way to protect your assets, support the people you care about and plan confidently for the future.  Whether you want to manage Inheritance Tax exposure, provide for family members or structure your Estate in a more secure and flexible way, we offer clear, tailored advice to help you make informed decisions.

As a specialist Trusts and Estate Planning Solicitor, our focus is on clarity and peace of mind.  We explain your options in straightforward terms and ensure your arrangements reflect your wishes and work effectively for you and your loved ones.

Typical fees for Trust and Tax Planning are as follows:

• Advice on Inheritance Tax: from £200 plus VAT.
• Drafting a simple Lifetime Trust: between £450 and £650 plus VAT.
• Drafting a more Complex or Discretionary Trust: upwards from £750 plus VAT.
• Ongoing Trust Administration or more detailed Tax Planning: charged at £200 plus VAT per hour.

We will always discuss your needs in detail before any work begins and provide a clear estimate so you know exactly what to expect.  More complex arrangements may require additional advice, and we will explain this upfront to ensure complete transparency.

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Court of Protection and Deputyship Applications

When someone loses the ability to manage their own affairs without a LPA in place, an application to the Court of Protection may be needed to appoint a Deputy.  This can feel daunting for families, especially at an already emotional time, so we provide clear, practical support throughout the process.

As a specialist Court of Protection and Deputyship Solicitor, we guide you through each stage: preparing the application, gathering the required evidence and ensuring the right person is appointed to make decisions in your loved one’s best interests.  Our aim is to make the process as straightforward as possible and to give you confidence that their affairs will be managed properly and in accordance with the law.

Typical fees for Court of Protection work are:

• Deputyship application (Property and Financial Affairs): usually £850–£1,200 plus VAT

• Deputyship application (Health and Welfare): from £1,000 plus VAT

• Ongoing Deputy support or advice: £200 plus VAT per hour

In addition to professional fees, Court fees and medical assessment fees may also apply, and we will explain these clearly at the outset so you know exactly what to expect.

We take the time to understand your situation and provide guidance that is both sensitive and practical, helping you navigate a complex process with clarity and reassurance.

Probate and Estate Administration (Uncontested)

Dealing with the Estate of a loved one can feel overwhelming, even when everything is straightforward.  Our uncontested Probate and Estate Administration service is designed to ease that burden by guiding you through each step with clarity, sensitivity and practical support.

As a specialist Probate and Estate Administration Solicitor, we handle the legal and practical requirements on your behalf: preparing the application for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration, liaising with financial institutions, gathering valuations and ensuring the Estate is administered efficiently, correctly and in accordance with the Will or the Intestacy Rules.

In addition to professional fees, the Probate Registry charges a Court fee for issuing the Grant, and there may be other third‑party costs depending on the Estate.

Our Probate Fees (Uncontested) page sets out more detail on likely costs, and we will explain everything clearly at the outset so you know exactly what to expect.

Our aim is to provide a calm, reliable service at a time when you need it most, giving you confidence that everything is being handled properly and with care.

Our Fees for Probate and Estate Administration (Uncontested)

For full Estate Administration, our fee is 2% of the total value of the Estate (including Real Property) plus VAT.  This reflects the work involved in identifying assets, settling liabilities, preparing tax forms and distributing the Estate correctly and efficiently.

What Qualifies as a Straightforward Estate

A “straightforward” Estate typically includes the following features:

• There is a valid Will, or the Estate passes under the Intestacy Rules

• There is one Property

• No more than 10 bank or building society accounts or life policies not held in Trust

• No more than 6 shareholdings in the deceased’s name (and not held in a nominee arrangement)

• No intangible or Intellectual Property assets

• No more than 10 beneficiaries, with known addresses

• No disputes between beneficiaries (any emerging dispute may increase costs)

• No Inheritance Tax payable, and no requirement to submit a full Inheritance Tax account to HMRC; if Inheritance Tax is payable, it can be settled from a separate account before applying for the Grant

• No claims against the Estate by creditors or under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975

If the Estate falls outside these criteria, we will discuss this with you and provide a clear estimate before any work begins.

Understanding Probate Disbursement Costs

In addition to our professional fees, there are third‑party costs (“disbursements”) that may apply. These can include:

• Probate application fee: £300 plus VAT

• Bankruptcy searches: £2.40 plus VAT per beneficiary

• HM Land Registry copy entries: £3.60 plus VAT per document

• Notice in the London Gazette: £90–£120 plus VAT

• Notice in a local newspaper: priced according to the publication

• Additional copies of the Grant: £1.50 plus VAT each

These notices help protect the Estate against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.

A Note on Variable Costs

Some Estates require additional work, such as obtaining professional valuations of Property, shares or other assets. Costs may also vary depending on the complexity of the Estate or the number of third‑party organisations involved.

Once we have reviewed the relevant paperwork and documentation, we will confirm all anticipated fees and disbursements with you so you have complete clarity before we proceed.

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Contentious Probate

Disputes involving a Will or the administration of an Estate can be deeply stressful, especially when they arise at an already difficult time.  Our Contentious Probate service provides clear, practical support to help you navigate disagreements sensitively and effectively.

Whether you are concerned about the validity of a Will, the way an Estate is being handled, or your entitlement as a beneficiary or family member, we offer calm, informed guidance to help you understand your position and protect your interests.  As a specialist Contentious Probate and Will Disputes Solicitor, our focus is always on clarity, fairness and achieving the most constructive outcome.

Typical Fees for Contentious Probate Work

Because Contentious Probate matters vary widely in complexity, fees are tailored to the nature of the dispute.  As a guide:

• Initial advice and review of documents: from £250 plus VAT

• Pre‑action correspondence and negotiation: £250 plus VAT per hour

• Representation in mediation: from £1,000 plus VAT

• Court proceedings (if required): £250 plus VAT per hour, with a clear estimate provided at each stage

Court fees, expert reports and Counsel’s fees may also apply depending on the nature of the dispute.  We will explain all likely costs clearly before any work begins so you know exactly what to expect.

A Supportive, Resolution‑Focused Approach

Our aim is always to resolve disputes as efficiently and constructively as possible, minimising conflict and cost wherever we can.  We take the time to understand your concerns, explore your options and guide you toward the most appropriate outcome, whether through negotiation, mediation or, where necessary, court proceedings.

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