One of the most important life documents, which is often overlooked, is writing a will.
All adults should make a will. It ensures your money and possessions are inherited by the people you choose, such as your family.
A properly drawn will leaves nothing to chance. It appoints executors to look after your estate and allows you to appoint guardians to look after young children, ensuring they are provided with a home and education.
Tower Bridge Legal offers expert advice and a prompt, cost-effective service to make your will.
If you or a member of your family are unable to make it into the office for any reason, Tower Bridge Legal is happy to bring the service to you. A draft will can be viewed usually within a few days of the initial interview.
Probate is the process by which the affairs of a deceased person are dealt with.
Tower Bridge Legal offers a caring service for the bereaved and for the executors where there is a will, or for the next of kin if there is no will. Tower Bridge Legal provides advice in all estates, regardless of the complexity of the matter.
Our services include:
- Obtaining a Grant of Probate
- Letters of Administration
- Administering the whole estate, including acting as executors
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| In person consultationsFixed fee for grant of representation only, where the THT205 is required (the short form of the IHT Return) | From £1500 | |
| Legal Fees for Grant of Representation only, where the IHT 400 is required (the long form of the THT Return). | £2800 | |
| Estate Example | Fees start from
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| Estate value of up to £50,000 without a property and up to 4 accounts (based on 7 — 10 hours of time). | £1,500 to £2500 | |
| Estate Value between £50,000 to £100,000 without a property and up to 6 accounts (based on 9 to 16 hours of time). | £2,500 to £4,000 | |
| Estate Value £100,000 to £325,000 to include a property and up to 12 investments (based on 16 to 30 hours of time). | £4,000 to £7,500 | |
| Estate value £325,000 to £650,000 to include a property and up to 16 investments (based on 20 to 38 hours of time). | £5,000 to £9,500 | |
| Estate value £650,000 to £2,000,000 to include a property and up to 30 investments (based on 28 to 120 hours of time). | £7,500 to £35,000 | |
| Estate value over EX. £2,000,000 costs by agreement. | 2.5 – 3% |
Our Hourly Rates ( whichever is applicable )
Partners and Consultants – £289 + VAT at 20% (£56.00)
Legal Executive – £178 + VAT
Paralegals – £130 – £190 + VAT at 20% (£26.00 – £38.00)
Trainees – £110 + VAT at 20% (£22.00)
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| PROBATE FEE | £273.00 | |
| OFFICE COPIES FOR THE GRANT OF PROBATE PER COPY (1 PER ASSET USUALLY) |
£1.50 | |
| LAND REGISTRY SEARCH FEE | £3.90 | |