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Estate Probate Fee Estimator

Estimate solicitor and court fees for obtaining probate in the UK based on the gross estate value.

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Applications

Used by individuals planning their estate, by executors managing probate, and by solicitors to provide clients with preliminary cost estimates for estate administration.

The Methodology

UK solicitor fees are calculated on a sliding scale (0.5%–4.5%) based on estate value, while HMCTS court fees range from £250 to £1,100 depending on the estate size. This tool combines both for a total estimate.

Fun Fact: The word 'probate' comes from the Latin 'probare', meaning 'to prove' — historically, probate was about proving the validity of a will before a court.

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