Charles Strachan Solicitors Limited: published probate fees
For full estate administration, Charles Strachan Solicitors Limited publishes a fee of £600 to £1,500 plus VAT.
76% below the £2,500 median across the 452 firms here that publish one for full estate administration.
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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Full estate administration
The firm handles the whole estate, from the grant to distributing it.
| Price | How it is charged | What the firm published |
|---|---|---|
| £600 to £1,500plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsEstate Administration (6-12 months): Typical Costs: £600–£1,500 + VAT (20%) – A standard life interest trust is usually less expensive than complex discretionary trusts or trusts designed to protect Business Property Relief for tax purposes. |
| £1,100plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsFull Estate Administration Fees. If there is no Will, fees begin at £1,100 + VAT @ 20% due to additional verification requirements. |
| £1,880 to £5,875plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsFull Estate Administration Fees. 8–25 hours. Total time costs range from £1,880–£5,875 + VAT @ 20% for straightforward cases or more for larger estates. |
| £5,000including VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsFull Estate Administration Fees. Bank Fees are £36 inclusive of VAT @ 20% per transfer above £5k. |
| £180 to £275 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsFull Estate Administration Fees. Hourly Rate: £180–£275 + VAT @ 20%, depending on the experience of the solicitor/legal executive. |
| £235 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsFull Estate Administration Fees. Typical rate: £235 + VAT @ 20%. |
| £350 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsFull Estate Administration Fees. £350 plus VAT @ 20% to handle investigations raised by the DWP into means tested payment received by the deceased (which can also delay the distribution of an estate by ~6-9 months). |
The firm
- Regulated by
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 636141
- Where
- Coventry, CV1 2TE
- Telephone
- 01217 043311
- Prices published at
- www.charlesstrachan.com/practice/wills-probate/
- Website
- www.charlesstrachan.com
How to read these prices
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