When dealing with someone’s estate, there are three stages that need to be adhered to
WIlls Fees
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Prices from £195.00 Plus VAT at 20% = £234 Plus Expenses for a Single WIll
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Prices from £350.00 Plus VAT at 20% = £420 Plus Expenses for a joint/Mirrored WIlls
Will Expenses
- File opening Fee – £42.00 (inc VAT) (Fixed Fee)
- Thirdfort Identity check – £20.34 (inc VAT) (Fixed Fee) per name searched
- Codicil Fee – £50 Plus VAT at 20% = £60
It is vital for everybody to have a Will drawn as dying without a Will can have lengthy and potentially expensive consequences for your next of kin. This may also mean that the people who you would like to inherit your estate may not which in turn can cause family problems. By having a Will is the only enforceable way of giving a clear explanation of your wishes and guaranteeing that your property and possessions go to the people you intend, which in turn ensures your peace of mind.
Lasting Power of Attorney Fees
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Single LPA £350.00 Plus VAT at 20% = £420 plus Expenses and COP Fee
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Double LPA £600.00 Plus VAT at 20% = £720 plus Expenses and COP Fee
Lasting Power of Attorney Expenses
- File opening Fee – £42.00 (inc VAT) (Fixed Fee)
- Thirdfort Identity check – £20.34 (inc VAT) (Fixed Fee) per name searched
- Office Public Guardian application fee – £82 (Fixed Fee)
- Court of protection fee (COP) – £272 Plus VAT at 20% = £326.40 (per hour)
A lasting power of attorney is a document that allows you to choose someone that you trust to act as an attorney, to make decisions on your behalf about things such as property and affairs or personal welfare at a time in the future when you no longer wish to make those decisions, or you may lack the mental capacity to make the decision yourself.
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Having a Lasting Power of Attorney in place, is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Don’t put your loved ones at risk.
The Supervisor for work is our Managing Director, Caroline Sutherland.
If you would like any further information or would like to discuss a potential matter then please contact Sally Gallagher on 01302 279179 or click here to contact us.
Sally Gallagher Head of Department Private Client
Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney, Transfer of Equity
Sally has been working with Caroline Sutherland since 2013 and started as a Finance Assistant dealing with the company accounts. Sally progressed with the company, moved from accounts to train as an assistant in Residential Conveyancing moving on to becoming a fee earner, after a period of time having gained knowledge through practical hands-on experience, industry training courses and commitment to personal development from Caroline. Sally invested in her own academic development passing a Paralegal course in 2019 and continued working in Residential Conveyancing. Further development and training was provided by Caroline to Sally introducing her to last Will and Testaments and Lasting Power of Attorneys. Sally continued with academic qualifications and after 4 years qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive becoming a FCILEx. Sally has most recently enrolled on the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Exam) committing to a further 2 years of study to enhance her academic profile. Sally is the Head of Department for Private Client and continues to work in Residential Conveyancing.