Austins LLP: published probate fees
For grant of probate only, Austins LLP publishes a fee of £1,300 to £2,500 plus VAT.
7% above the £1,210 median across the 522 firms here that publish one for grant of probate only.
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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Grant of probate only
The firm applies for the grant. You do the rest of the estate work yourself.
| Price | How it is charged | What the firm published |
|---|---|---|
| £1,300 to £2,500plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for Grant of Probate only. In a matter where there is no need to complete a HMRC Inheritance tax return and the executor instructs us to obtain the Grant of Probate only, after which he will deal with all of the administration, the cost would be from £1,300 plus VAT and disbursements, as... |
| £4,000 to £7,000plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for Grant of Probate only. Applying for Grant of Probate, collecting estate assets and distributing the estate to the beneficiaries, where no Inheritance Tax Return is required. Where the executor instructs us to obtain the Grant of Probate and some all of the administration work, and a ... |
| from £10,000plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for Grant of Probate only. settling estate liabilities and distributing the estate to the beneficiaries. If the Estate has a number of financial assets of different types such as shareholdings, has to pay Inheritance Tax, and may require a Trust & Estates Income Tax Return, then the aver... |
Full estate administration
The firm handles the whole estate, from the grant to distributing it.
| Price | How it is charged | What the firm published |
|---|---|---|
| £7,000 to £10,500plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for Grant of Probate only. Probate and administration of the Estate where an Inheritance Tax Return is required. Where the executor instructs us to obtain to prepare a full tax return, obtain the Grant of Probate administer the estate, and a HMRC Inheritance tax return, the cost would be... |
Probate work
The firm did not say which part of the work this price covers.
| Price | How it is charged | What the firm published |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5% to 1% of the estateplus VAT | Percentage of the estate | The firm's wordsThe combined fee will be reasonable taking into account all the relevant circumstances and will be agreed with you in writing. Currently these will be up to 0.5% plus VAT of the gross value of the deceased's residence and 1% plus VAT of the gross value of the rest of the estate. |
| 0.75% to 1.5% of the estateplus VAT | Percentage of the estate | The firm's wordsThe value element in this case will be up to 0.75% plus VAT of the gross value of the deceased's residence and 1.5% plus VAT of the gross value of the rest of the estate. |
The firm
- Regulated by
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 439384
- Where
- Berkhamsted, HP4 3AP
- Telephone
- 01442 872141
- Prices published at
- www.austinslaw.com/wills-probate/probate-and-administration-stages-timescalescosts-and-charges/
- Website
- www.austinslaw.com
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