FAQs
How much would a Probate Solicitor charge for contacting companies for me?
Typical solicitors charge ~£30 per company they engage with (“per letter”). Given that most people leave behind a minimum of 15 accounts, this can mean a legal fee of £450.
Can I reclaim the cost of Settld and any other administration services from the Estate?
Yes. Administrative charges incurred in probate and probate preparation are allowable disbursements from the Estate. This means that you can reclaim the cost of Probate Enhanced and Probate preparation services from the Estate once you have received Grant of Probate.
How much money am I likely to save by using Settld for Probate?
Probate application fees are usually calculated in one of three ways: As a Fixed Fee, where you are not using a solicitor, DIY services start from as little as £300 for simple estates. Though that does not include Settld’s award winning account closure service, you can expect the overall application to take around 10 hours of your time. As an hourly charge. You should get an estimate of how much the overall price will be before the work begins. As a percentage of the value of the estate, plus VAT. These charges tend to range between 1% and 2%. You [...]
If I don’t use Settld how much can I expect to pay for Probate?
Probate application fees are usually calculated in one of three ways: As a Fixed Fee, where you are not using a solicitor, DIY services start from as little as £300 for simple estates. Though that does not include Settld’s award winning account closure service, you can expect the overall application to take around 10 hours of your time. As an hourly charge. You should get an estimate of how much the overall price will be before the work begins. As a percentage of the value of the estate, plus VAT. These charges tend to range between 1% and 2%. Settld [...]