Bennett Oakley Limited: published probate fees
For grant of probate only, Bennett Oakley Limited publishes a fee of £1,250 plus VAT.
About the same as 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 |
|---|---|---|
| £1,250plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Our Fixed Fee is £1,250.00 plus VAT if no IHT forms need to be completed. |
| £1,800plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) If the HMRC form IHT400 is needed but there is no Inheritance Tax (IHT) to pay this will increase to £1,800 plus VAT. |
| £3,090plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Total costs £3090 + VAT. |
| £5,000VAT not stated | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Shares in 2 companies listed on stock exchange £5000. |
| £8,700plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Total costs £8700 + VAT. |
| £12,475plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Total costs £12,475 + VAT. |
| 1% of the estateVAT not stated | Percentage of the estate | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) The percentage is charged in accordance with the total value of the deceased's Estate. Where we have not been appointed as Executor we will charge ½% on the value of the home, plus 1% of the value of the rest of the estate. |
| £195 to £310 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) If providing the full Probate Administration Service, we charge on an hourly rate basis with a percentage value element. The hourly rates charged range from £195 plus VAT to £310 plus VAT depending upon the experience and seniority of the team me... |
| £270 an hourVAT not stated | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Hourly rate element based on 7 hours spent working on the file at £270 per hour – £1890. |
| £280 an hourVAT not stated | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Hourly rate element based on 20 hours spent working on the file at £280 per hour – £5600. |
| £290 an hourVAT not stated | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsApplying for the Grant of Representation (Probate) Hourly rate element based on 25 hours spent working on the file at £290 per hour – £7250. |
The firm
- Regulated by
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 613332
- Where
- Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 8DN
- Telephone
- 01444 235232
- Prices published at
- www.bennettoakley.co.uk/fees/
- Website
- www.bennettoakley.co.uk
How to read these prices
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