Expect to pay at least £2,500 – £3,500 + VAT for an average sized straightforward estate. Solicitors will usually charge an hourly rate typically £150-£300 per hour plus a responsibility fee typically 0.5% to 1.5% of the value of the estate.

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Because they charge on an hourly basis solicitors have an incentive to make the work last as long as possible. Banks charge a percentage of the estate typically 4%.