Swinburne Snowball and Jackson: published probate fees
For full estate administration, Swinburne Snowball and Jackson publishes a fee of £1,600 to £4,000 plus VAT.
36% 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.
Ask Swinburne Snowball and Jackson for a quoteCheck the firm's price page
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 |
|---|---|---|
| £500 an hourVAT not stated | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: We can help our clients through this difficult process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on their behalf. Fixed Fee | £500. |
Full estate administration
The firm handles the whole estate, from the grant to distributing it.
| Price | How it is charged | What the firm published |
|---|---|---|
| £1,600 to £4,000plus VAT | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: Total costs are estimated at between £1,600 – £4,000 plus VAT of 20% making a total estimated cost of between £1,920 – £4,800. |
| £3,200VAT not stated | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: Our fees | £3,200.00 | excl. |
| £3,840VAT not stated | Fixed fee | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: Total | £3,840 | + disbursements (see below). |
| 0.5% to 1% of the estateVAT not stated | Percentage of the estate | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: In addition to this, we charge a value element of 1% of the gross estate, less the value of any residence that is not being sold, or 0.5% of the value of any residence that is being retained. |
| £200 an hourVAT not stated | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: Hourly rate (excl. VAT) £200.00. |
| £240 an hourincluding VAT | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: Hourly rate (incl.VAT) £240. |
| £640 an hourVAT not stated | Hourly rate | The firm's wordsEstate Administration: | £640. |
The firm
- Regulated by
- The Solicitors Regulation Authority, number 71693
- Where
- Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DW
- Telephone
- 01207 502532
- Prices published at
- www.swinburnesnowballandjackson.co.uk/probate-and-administration-of-estates/
How to read these prices
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