Probate Fees Calculator
Instantly estimate the total cost of applying for probate in the UK. Calculate court fees, solicitor charges, VAT, and disbursements based on the estate value.
Probate Fees Calculator
Estimate the total cost of administering an estate
The total gross value of the estate before debts are paid
The standard court application fee is £300 for estates valued over £5,000. Estates valued at £5,000 or less pay no application fee.
£1.50 per sealed copy required by banks and asset holders
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Probate cost breakdown
Enter the estate value and application type, then click Calculate to estimate your total probate fees.
Probate Fees FAQ
Everything you need to know about probate costs, court fees, and solicitor charges in the UK.
A probate fees calculator helps executors and administrators estimate the total cost of applying for a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration. It calculates court application fees, potential solicitor or professional fees, VAT, and disbursements based on the total value of the estate.
As of May 2024, the standard probate application fee in England and Wales increased to £300 for estates valued over £5,000. If you use a solicitor, professional fees typically range from 1% to 5% of the estate’s value plus VAT, or a fixed fee depending on complexity.
No. If the total gross value of the estate is £5,000 or less, you do not need to pay the probate application fee. However, you may still need to pay for official sealed copies of the grant (currently £1.50 each) and any solicitor fees if you choose to use one.
Solicitors usually charge for probate services in one of two ways: a percentage of the total estate value (typically 1% to 5% plus VAT) or a fixed fee based on the estimated time and complexity of the administration. Some may also charge an hourly rate.
Disbursements are third-party costs that the solicitor pays on your behalf during the probate process. These are passed on to you at cost and typically include the probate court fee, bank fees for closing accounts, property search fees, and statutory advertisement fees.
You generally need one official sealed copy of the Grant of Probate for each institution holding assets of the deceased (e.g. each bank, building society, or stockbroker). It is usually recommended to order a few extra copies at the time of application, as they cost £1.50 each then, but are more expensive to obtain later.