Wills and Probate
Wills & Probate Solicitors
Planning for the future is one of the most important steps in protecting your legacy and providing security for your loved ones. At Ally Randall Solicitors, we offer expert guidance in all aspects of Wills, Codicils, and Probate law, ensuring your estate is managed with clarity, precision, and complete legal protection.
Service Overview
Planning for Your Future with Confidence
At Ally Randall Solicitors, we provide clear, practical, and compassionate legal advice designed to give you complete peace of mind—helping you protect your estate, secure your assets, and ensure your wishes are fully understood and legally honoured with confidence, care, and absolute attention to detail at every step.
Wills and Codicils
- Appoint guardians for minors.
- Set up trusts for long-term asset management.
- Prevent disputes and delays in the distribution of your Estate.
Review your Will:
We recommend reviewing your Will every 3 to 5 years or after significant life events to ensure it reflects your current wishes and accounts for any legal changes.
Estate Administration (Probate)
- Verifying the existence and validity of a Will.
- Investigating the deceased's assets and liabilities.
- Completing applications for Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration.
- Assisting with Inheritance Tax calculations and payments.
- Preparing Estate accounts and distributing assets to Beneficiaries.
Key Steps in the Probate Process
Will Verification
Determine if there is a valid Will and ensure it meets all legal requirements.
Asset Review
Identify and assess assets, including joint holdings and overseas properties.
Application
Complete the necessary paperwork for Grant of Probate and any tax liabilities.
Post-Grant Administration
Manage the sale of assets, pay liabilities, and settle any Inheritance Tax.
Beneficiary Communication
Prepare accounts and distribute estate fairly to beneficiaries promptly.
Cost Structure
| Probate Fees | |
| Non-Taxable Estate (IHT205) | £900 – £3,000 plus VAT |
| Taxable Estate (IHT400) | £2,400 – £6,000 plus VAT |
| Administration Fees | 0.75% – 2.5% of the Gross Estate Value (minimum fee £1,500), plus an hourly rate of £120 – £350 (+ VAT) |
| Disbursements | |
| Probate Court Fee | £273 (plus £1.50 per additional copy) |
| Bankruptcy Land Charges Department Searches | £2 per Beneficiary |
| Notices in The London Gazette | £80 |
| Local Newspaper Notices | £120 - £200 (varies) |
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