Dickins Hopgood Chidley LLP: published probate fees
For estates paying inheritance tax, Dickins Hopgood Chidley LLP publishes a fee of £2,500 to £7,000 plus VAT.
25% above 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 |
|---|---|---|
| £2,500 to £7,000plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; Simple estate: £2,500 (+ VAT of £500) - £7,000 (+ VAT of £1,400). |
| £7,000 to £15,000plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; Medium complexity estate: £7,000 (+ VAT of £1,400) - £15,000 (+ VAT of £3,000). |
| £15,000 to £30,000plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; High complexity estate: £15,000 (+ VAT of £3,000) - £30,000 (+ VAT of £6,000). |
| 0.5% of the estateVAT not stated | Percentage of the estate | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; In addition, if this firm is appointed as Executors of an estate, we will charge an additional fee to reflect. our responsibility and liability as Executors of 0.5% of the net value of the estate calculated at the date. |
| £200 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; Paralegal/Trainee rates: £200 + VAT of £40. |
| £275 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; Assistant Solicitor rates: £275 + VAT of £55. |
| £325 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; Associate Solicitor rates: £325 + VAT of £65. |
| £360 an hourplus VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's words Completion of inheritance tax return, as appropriate; Partner Rates: £360 + VAT of £72. |
The firm
- Regulated by
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 468087
- Where
- Hungerford, Berkshire, RG17 0NF
- Telephone
- 01488 683555
- Prices published at
- www.dhc-solicitors.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Dickins_Hopgood_Chidley_Solicitors_Probate_Fees_June_2026.pdf
- Website
- www.dhc-solicitors.co.uk
How to read these prices
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