A.S. Matthews Limited: published probate fees
For estates paying inheritance tax, A.S. Matthews Limited publishes a fee of £995 plus VAT.
50% below the £2,000 median across the 218 firms here that publish one for estates paying inheritance tax.
Read from the firm's own price page on 7 September 2026, yesterday. We publish the figures as the firm wrote them, including whether VAT is on top.
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Estates paying inheritance tax
Estates that need a full inheritance tax account for HMRC.
| Price | How it is charged | What the firm published |
|---|---|---|
| £995plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsIf we are instructed to only apply for a Grant of Representation. Where the application is straightforward and only entails the completion of an IHT205 (Inheritance Tax – Return of Estate Information), our fees will be £995 plus VAT together with disbursements. |
| £1,250 to £1,750plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsWhere it is necessary to complete an IHT400 (Inheritance Tax Account) and supporting schedules, our fees are likely to be between £1,250 plus VAT to £1,750 plus VAT plus disbursements. |
| £3,000 to £5,000plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsIf the estate is more complex and, particularly where there is Inheritance Tax to pay, our firm's fees are likely to be in the region of £3,000-£5,000 plus VAT plus disbursements. |
Probate work
The firm did not say which part of the work this price covers.
| Price | How it is charged | What the firm published |
|---|---|---|
| £1,250 to £2,250plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsFor a straightforward estate with minimal assets and only a few beneficiaries, our firm's fees are likely to be in the region of £1,250-£2,250 plus VAT plus disbursements. |
| £10,000VAT not stated | Fixed fee estimate | The firm's wordsFor example, the "uplift" on an estate whose value is £1 million, will be £10,000!. |
| 1% of the estateVAT not stated | Percentage of the estate | The firm's wordsThis is a fee in excess of the normal time charges. The "mark-up percentage" fee can typically be 1% of the gross value of the estate. |
The firm
- Regulated by
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 561754
- Where
- Manchester, Lancashire, M45 7PX
- Telephone
- 0161 796 5444
- Prices published at
- www.kormornicks.co.uk/wills-probate/
- Website
- www.kormornicks.co.uk
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