Last modified: 15/09/2011
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Probate application fees
Probate fees changed on 4 April 2011. The fees below are up-to-date at time of writing.
Which fees apply to me?
Personal representatives applying for the grant in person will pay a total of £105 (application for grant plus personal application fee) plus £1 for each copy of the grant.
If a solicitor or other authorised professional is applying for the grant on your behalf, the estate pays £45 plus £1 for each copy of the grant, in addition to professional fees.
Key probate fees for personal applications
| Description | Fee |
|---|---|
Application for a grantAn application for grant of representation where the value of the estate exceeds £5,000. | £45 |
Personal application feeWhere the application is made by a personal applicant (not a solicitor or other authorised professional) the personal application fee is payable. | £60 |
Copies of the grantCost per official copy of the grant of representation. | £1 |
Other probate fees
Other probate fees include:
- Duplicate, second or subsequent grant of representation: £20
- Entry or extension of a caveat: £20
- Application for a standing search: £6
- Deposit of a will: £20
- Inspection of a will: £20
- Settling documents (N/A to personal applications): £20
- Swearing oaths (N/A to personal applications): £6 per oath, £2 for each exhibit.
Grant of representation not required?
If the estate does not require a grant of representation, the above fees do not apply.
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