Our fixed fees for Wills Services.
Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney & Court of Protection
Court of Protection
How much will it cost?
The solicitor’s fee, which is fixed by the court, is £1204 + 20% vat (£240.80) (£1444.80 inclusive of vat). There is also a £371 court fee although, depending on your income, you may qualify for exemption / remission and a doctor’s medical report costs in the region of £150 - £250 + 20% vat (£180 - £300 inclusive of VAT) . There are other ongoing court administration fees that are payable on an annual basis which we can also advise you on.
Lasting Power of Attorney
How much will it cost?
We charge from £395 + 20% vat (£474 inclusive of VAT) to set up a single Lasting Power of Attorney. There’s also an additional charge of £82 which is payable to the Office of Public Guardian, the regulatory body, as a registration fee.
For couples who set up their LPAs, it’s £550 + 20% vat (£660 inclusive of VAT) . As it’s for two people, two Office of Public Guardian registration fees will be payable.
Timescale - typically 2 to 3 weeks but registration by The Office of Public Guardian (OPG) will take longer. We will agree timing at the outset for more urgent situations.
Wills
How much does it cost to make a Will?
If you don’t already have a Will, you should consider getting one. By drafting your Will, you’ll ensure your assets go to your loved ones and not the state.
The team at Russell & Russell are qualified Will writers, so you can rest assured you’re in safe hands. We can draft your Will from just £175 + 20% vat (£210 inclusive of VAT) for a single Will and £300 + 20% vat for a double, or mirror, Will (£360 inclusive of VAT). And, should your circumstances change, we can also help you make alterations to your Will.
Timescale - typically 2 to 3 weeks, we will agree timing at the outset for more urgent situations.
Experience & Qualifications of supervising Partners & the Team
Experience and Qualifications
Our Head of Department is Louise Rance, who is a very experienced Solicitor and Director of Russell & Russell LLP. Louise is a Supervising Partner of the Probate Department, along with Solicitor and Director Emma Wood.
You can view information about our team’s experience and qualifications here