Probate Costs Explained

Since this video was filmed, the probate application fee has increased to £526 (from 13 July 2026).

There is no single fixed cost for probate. The overall cost depends on the complexity of the estate, the assets involved, and the level of professional support required.

Costs typically include the Probate Registry application fee, legal fees, and any third-party expenses such as property or asset valuations. From 13 July 2026, the application fee is £526 where the estate is valued at more than £5,000, and no fee is payable for estates of £5,000 or less. Additional copies of the Grant cost £2 each if ordered with the application, or £16 each if ordered later. Legal fees will vary depending on the work required. Estates involving property, multiple financial accounts, inheritance tax, or disputes will generally require more detailed work and therefore carry higher fees.

A common issue is underestimating the time and professional input involved, which can lead to difficulties for executors who have not budgeted or planned accordingly. Having clear information at the outset allows informed decisions to be made about how to proceed.

At MJV Solicitors, we provide transparent guidance on costs at the start of the process based on the individual circumstances of the estate.

Probate FAQs

What does probate cost?

The cost of probate depends on the complexity of the estate and the amount of work involved. For a typical, straightforward application for a Grant of Probate, our fees are usually between £1,000 plus VAT (£1,200 including VAT) and £5,000 plus VAT (£6,000 including VAT), plus any disbursements. Disbursements are costs payable to third parties, such as court fees, and will vary depending on the circumstances of the estate. We will provide a more accurate estimate once we have discussed the details of the estate with you.

Why do legal fees vary?

They reflect the complexity of the estate and the work involved.

Is it worth instructing a solicitor for probate?

Professional support reduces the risk of errors and personal liability for executors.

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Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600	£120	£720
£100,001 - £150,000	£650	£130	£780
£150,001 - £200,000	£700	£140	£840
£200,001 - £250,000	£750	£150	£900
£250,001 - £300,000	£800	£160	£960
£300,001 - £400,000	£850	£170	£1020
£400,001 - £500,000	£900	£180	£1080
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000	£200	£1200

Additional charge and explanation	Our fee	VAT	Total
Bank transfer fee	£30.00	£6.00	£36.00
Independent ID verification (per person)	£5.00	£1.00	£6.00

Charge	Our fee	VAT	Total
Purchase of a leasehold house	£100.00	£20.00	£120.00
Purchase of any other leasehold property	£150.00	£30.00	£180.00
Purchase of a shared ownership property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00
Gifted deposit	£50.00	£10.00	£60.00
New build property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00

Local Authority’s current search fee (if Blackpool, Wyre or Fylde)	£122.70 inc VAT
Drainage and Water search fee	£79.50 inc VAT
Environmental search	£71.40 inc VAT
Land Registry priority title search	£3.00 no VAT
Bankruptcy search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT
Land charges search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT

Purchase price	Land Registry registration fee (no VAT)
£0 - £80,000	£20.00 no VAT
£80,001 - £100,000	£40.00 no VAT
£100,001 - £200,000	£100.00 no VAT
£200,001 - £500,000	£150.00 no VAT
£500,001 - £1,000,000	£295.00 no VAT
£1,000,000 and above	£500.00 no VAT

Probate Costs Explained

Probate FAQs

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Selling

Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600.00	£120.00	£720.00
£100,001 - £150,000	£650.00	£130.00	£780.00
£150,001 - £200,000	£700.00	£140.00	£840.00
£200,001 - £250,000	£750.00	£150.00	£900.00
£250,001 - £300,000	£800.00	£160.00	£960.00
£300,001 - £400,000	£850.00	£170.00	£1020.00
£400,001 - £500,000	£900.00	£180.00	£1080.00
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000.00	£200.00	£1200.00
Over £750,000	To be negotiated	To be applied	To be agreed