WILLS & POA MATTERS

Our Fees

Our fees are mostly determined on a fixed fee basis depending on the complexity of each case. For a standard file, our fees excluding disbursements, if needed are as follows:

Single Will	Starts from £200 plus VAT
Mirror Will	Starts from £250 plus VAT
Lasting Power of Attorney	Starts from £350 plus VAT
Mirror Lasting Power of Attorney	Starts from £450 plus VAT
Probate	Starts from £1,000 plus VAT depending on the value of the assets and complexity of the matter.

Our Will Practice

First, we send our standard form questionnaire to ensure that all relevant information is captured, and nothing is missed.

Once we receive the filled questionnaire, we agree on a time frame taking into account any need for urgency.

If the client does not specify a particular time frame for completing the will, once the instructions have been finalised and fees are paid, we usually:

• Send a draft will to the client within 7 working days;
• Send the final version of the will to the client for execution within 7 working days of receiving approval of the draft; and
• If the client has agreed that a draft will is not necessary, send the final version of the will to the client for execution within 10 working days.

If the client does not respond within a reasonable time to any requests for further instructions after we have sent him the draft will for approval or execution, we write to the client explaining the following:

• We have carried out the terms of your retainer and will take no further steps unless instructed to do so;
• We will make any alterations to the will if instructed to do so; and
• How his estate will be dealt with if a will is not executed.

The people working on your case and how that impacts the fee estimate will always be discussed with you at the outset of any matter. Please note our fees exclude 20% VAT.