How do Solicitors charge for dealing with the administration of an Estate?
There are various ways in which Solicitors can charge for dealing with the administration of an Estate. Some charge an hourly rate and will tell you the number of hours in which they will undertake to deal with the administration of the Estate, some will agree a fixed fee with you and others charge a percentage of the (gross) value of the Estate. All charges are subject to VAT. Expenses such as probate court fees (disbursements) are also added to the charges. You should discuss all possible options with your Solicitor before instructing them to go ahead and you should always obtain an estimate in writing.
