Albright Kendrick

WILLS, TRUSTS, & PROBATE

At Albright Kendrick we are experienced in dealing with Wills, Trusts, and Probate. Our approach is to provide bespoke solutions to meet your needs.

Wills

Albright Kendrick will consult with you, taking full instructions, and prepare and draw up your Will whether this be a Single Will or a Mirror Will, and in accordance with your wishes taking into consideration ancillary tax and legal implications such as Inheritance Tax and will provide you with legal advice in this regard.

Trusts

We advise on various Trust structures and can set up new Trusts as well as review and advise on existing Trusts. We will work with you from the standpoint of first having a full understanding your needs and then devising strategies that are most suitable solutions to meeting those needs.

Probate

No two estates are the same. As a result, we deal with each probate matter on a case-by-case basis. It is therefore difficult to provide an accurate estimate from the outset of the matter until we have full details of the estate. The simpler the estate matters, the lower the fees and vice versa. For instance, if an estate has a single beneficiary and no property, the costs will be lower; and if the estate has multiple beneficiaries, a property, and multiple bank accounts, the costs will be higher.

Please find below a general guide to our fees for our representation in these cases:

Table of Fee

VAT is charged in addition at 20%.

The above fees are Albright Kendrick’s fees and they exclude any disbursements that may be applicable to your case such as counsel’s or expert’s or Court fees.

Hourly Rate Fee

Our hourly rates range from £150 to £450 plus VAT, depending on the complexity of your case and the Solicitor or Fee Earner that is assigned to handle your matter. We would advise you on the most suitable options following our initial consultation as this is assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Fixed Fee

We are able to offer a quote for a fixed fee for your case following an initial consultation with you. The fixed fee will cover all the costs included in your matter from the outset to completion.

Duration

For a straightforward Will we aim to complete these within 2 – 4 weeks depending on your provision and supply of the required information to draw up the Will. If matters are urgent this can be produced within 1 week, and in cases where these are deathbed Wills, these can be completed within 24 hours or same day of taking full instructions and being provided with all the information required to draw up the Will.

With respect to Trusts, we complete these within 2 – 4 weeks of having been provided all information required. This can be completed within 5 business days if it is urgent.

With respect to Probate, this is dependent on the Probate Registrate, so it would not be possible to put an accurate timing to this however most straight forward probate applications are able to be completed by the Probate Registry within 6 to 9 months.

Disbursements                                                                      

We will also deal with any third parties’ costs such as Counsel and expert who may be required to be instructed in your matter. These payments are disbursements and they are in addition to Albright Kendrick’s fees above. We will, of course, consult you on these costs as your case progresses and prior to incurring these costs.

With respect to Probate, typical costs is estimated at £5,500 - £8,250 (plus VAT and disbursements), provided that there are not unexpected complications, and based on expending between 15 and 18 hours at £450 per hour. VAT is charged @ 20%.

Furthermore, the above estimate is subject to the following assumptions; that:

• There is a valid Will;

• There is one property;

• There are no more than 5 bank or building society accounts;

• There are no intellectual properties or other intangible assets;

• There are no more than 3 beneficiaries;

• All beneficiaries are based in the jurisdiction of the UK;

• There are no international elements such as assets and liabilities;

• There are no disputes between beneficiaries on division of assets. If disputes arise, this will likely lead to an increase in costs;

• There is no inheritance tax payable and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC. If there is inheritance tax, the costs will increase; and

• There are no claims made against the estate.

Updated 20^th June 2025