Blakewater Solicitors Ltd: published probate fees
Blakewater Solicitors Ltd publishes its probate charges as hourly rates rather than as a fixed fee.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3% of the estateVAT not stated | Percentage of the estate | The firm's wordsThere are no claims made against the estate. In the event the estate doesn't fall in line with the above guidance i.e. there are multiple properties, shareholdings and possible Inheritance Tax liability then the firm's charge will realistically be closer to 3% of the gross value of the estate but... |
| £250 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsWith Inheritance Tax – £250 + VAT (20%) per hour is generally the minimum. |
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% to 5% of the estateVAT not stated | Percentage of the estate | The firm's wordsThe firm's charges will usually amount to between 1% and 5% of the gross value of the estate. |
| 3% of the estateVAT not stated | Percentage of the estate estimate | The firm's wordsIf there are multiple beneficiaries, a property and multiple bank accounts, costs will be at the higher end. The firm's charges will be closer to 3% of the gross estate where the estate is more straightforward, for example where:-. |
This firm publishes no fixed probate fee, so the final cost depends on the hours the work takes. Ask for an estimate in writing before you instruct.
The firm
- Regulated by
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 449163
- Where
- Blackburn, BB1 7AT
- Telephone
- 01254 261515
- Prices published at
- www.blakewatersolicitors.com/probate-what-will-it-cost/
- Website
- www.blakewatersolicitors.com
How to read these prices
Firms publish prices for different pieces of work, so compare the same row across firms rather than the headline. A fee marked "from" is the firm's starting price and the final figure can be higher. A fee marked "estimate" was published against a described example estate rather than as a flat price. Where a firm did not say whether VAT is included, we say so rather than guessing: VAT adds a fifth to the bill.
Prices change. If this page and the firm's own page disagree, the firm's page is right, and we would like to know: hello@probatepanel.co.uk.
Is this your firm?
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