I am very pleased with Laker Legal firm, my Solicitor John Hirst, was extremely helpful throughout the drawing of my prenuptial agreement. A very professional and knowledgeable approach yet warm,and friendly enough to feel comfortable with in a situation that can be quite uncanny to discuss or uneasy as per say. Thankyou again!
When someone dies then the executors of their Will are responsible for collecting the estate in and distributing it in accordance with the Will. Executors are formally appointed, by the deceased, in their Will.
Many Solicitors and banks charge a percentage of the estate for dealing with the administration of an estate. Here at Laker Legal Solicitors we believe that approach to be unfair and disproportionate. The firm`s fees are determined upon the complexity of the estate and not the size of the estate.
OUR CHARGES
The Probate Team is headed up by John Hirst who is a Solicitor, Director of the Firm.
The firm`s Probate Solicitors and their respective hourly charges are as follows:
Richard Hirst, £270 + Vat (£54) per hour
John Hirst, £260 + Vat (£52) per hour
Stephen Ogden, £260 + Vat (£52)per hour
Sarah Rushworth £240 + Vat (£48) per hour
Trainee Solicitor £175 + Vat (£35) per hour
Paralegal – £150 + Vat (£30) per hour
OUR FIXED FEE SERVICES
We may be able to provide a Fixed Fee following consideration of the complexity of the estate and overall case. In the event we are able to offer you a fixed fee then we will:
- Provide you with a fully qualified Probate Solicitor to handle your matter. This either be a Director of the firm or another Solicitor who will be supervised by a Director.
- Identify the legally appointed executors or administrators and beneficiaries
- Accurately identify the type of Probate application you will require
- Obtain the relevant documents required to make the application
- Complete the Probate Application and the relevant HMRC forms
- Draft a legal oath for you to swear
- Make the application to the District Probate Registry
- Obtain the Probate and securely send two copies to you
- Collect and distribute all the assets in the estate
In the event that there is a property to sell or transfers of land / property to deal with in connection with the estate matter then we will separately quote for the same.
Please contact us for a free initial chat over the telephone to discuss your case and see how we can help you at this difficult time.