Some services we are unable to offer cost information on due to the individual nature of each client’s requirements, if you do not see cost information on the service you require please get in touch and we will be happy to give you more information.
Costs update
Please note that our pricing structure will soon be changing. New costs will take effect on
Monday, 1 April 2024
For all instructions after this date please see the updated costings using the button above. All instructions prior to this date please see the cost information on the page below.
We offer fixed fee charges for the simplest of Will’s. This is generally where your estate goes to your spouse or next of kin, and there are no complications such as stock and shares. We also offer discounts for individuals or couples obtaining Wills and/or LPAs at the same time.
Where clients are unable to visit our office we can arrange home visits however this will incur an additional charge.
Wills & Lasting Power of Attorneys (LPAs)
Base Legal Fees
These cover the most basic of each type, where no variations are needed; the cost is likely to increase depending on complexity. We are happy to discuss this with you before commencing work. These fees apply to Wills and LPAs for a sole individual
Service
Prices starting from (ex.VAT)
Prices starting from (inc. VAT)
£220.00 + VAT
£264.00 inc.VAT
Simple Will
Lasting Power of Attorney (one type)
£375.00 + VAT
£450.00 inc.VAT
Lasting Power of Attorney (both types)
£700.00 + VAT
£840.00 inc.VAT
Simple Will & one type of LPA
£545.00 + VAT
£654.00 + VAT
Simple Will & both types of LPA
£870.00 + VAT
£1,044.00 inc.VAT
Couple’s Legal Fees
These cover the most basic of each type, where no variations are needed; the cost is likely to increase depending on complexity. We are happy to discuss this with you before commencing work. When a couple obtains Wills naming each other as the executor, this is often referred to as a Mirror Will. Simple Mirrored LPAs work in a similar way, appointing each other or the same attorneys.
Service
Prices starting from (ex.VAT)
Prices starting from (inc. VAT)
£390.00 + VAT
£468.00 inc.VAT
Mirror Wills (two simple wills)
Single LPA (of either type) for 2 individuals (2 LPAs)
£700.00 + VAT
£840.00 inc.VAT
Both types of LPA for 2 individuals (4 LPAs)
£1,400.00 + VAT
£1,680.00 inc.VAT
Mirror Wills (two simple wills) and a single LPA (of either type) for 2 individuals (2 LPAs)
£1,040.00 + VAT
£1,248.00 inc.VAT
Mirror Wills (two simple wills) and both types of LPA for both individuals (4 LPAs)
£1,590.00 + VAT
£1,908.00 inc.VAT
ID Verification charge (Anti-Money Laundering check): £30.00 per individual (inclusive of VAT)
We are required to complete ID verification checks on each client involved in your matter, and we charge an administrative fee of £25.00 plus VAT (£30.00, including VAT) for each check. This must be completed before work begins on your matter. More information about the process and who will be required to provide ID documents can be found in the Identification & Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
Disbursements
These are in addition to the fixed legal fee we charge. They are third-party charges that we handle on your behalf & may require to be paid before we can disburse the cost. Disbursements, which are paid to third parties, are not set by us and are liable to increase between the estimate and application/payment of the disbursement.
Office of Public Guardian LPA registration fee: £92.00 (non-vatable)
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) registration fee is charged per Lasting Power of Attorney and is currently £92.00 (non-VATable). If you are registering two LPAs (for example, a Property and Financial Affairs LPA and a Health and Welfare LPA), the total OPG fee payable will be £184.00. Where two people are each registering two LPAs, the total OPG registration fee payable will be £368.00. This is a third-party charge set by the Office of the Public Guardian and is payable in addition to our fixed legal fees.
Land Registration searches and bankruptcy searches: £7.00 -£14.00 (non-vatable)
These searches are carried out immediately prior to the completion of a Lasting Power of Attorney. We are required to carry out these checks to ensure that both the donor and attorney are not bankrupt, which can affect the validity of the LPA.
Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) Registration Fee – Detailed Information
The Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) registration fee is a statutory fee charged by the government to register a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA). An LPA cannot be used until it has been formally registered with the OPG, and the registration fee applies to each individual LPA submitted for registration.
The fee is currently £92.00 per LPA and is non-VATable. This charge is set by the OPG and is payable in addition to our fixed legal fees. We do not control this fee and cannot waive it.
Why the OPG Charges This Fee
The registration fee covers the OPG’s administrative and safeguarding processes, including:
- Checking the LPA for legal accuracy and compliance
- Allowing the statutory notice period for objections
- Recording the LPA on the central register
- Providing oversight to help protect donors from fraud, abuse, or coercion
These checks are designed to ensure that the LPA is valid and that appropriate safeguards are in place before it can be used.
When the Fee Is Payable
The OPG fee is payable at the point of registration. In most cases, we will require payment of this fee in advance before submitting the application to the OPG, as the OPG will not process the registration without it.
Fee Reductions, Remissions, and Exemptions
Some individuals may be eligible for a reduced fee or full exemption from the OPG registration charge:
- 50% fee reduction (£46.00 per LPA) may apply if the donor receives certain means-tested benefits.
- Full fee exemption (£0.00) may apply if the donor has a low income and limited savings, subject to the OPG’s assessment criteria.
Eligibility is determined per donor, not per attorney, and supporting evidence must be provided to the OPG at the time of application. The OPG reserves the right to request additional documentation or to refuse a reduction or exemption if the criteria are not met.
We can advise you on whether you may qualify and assist with the completion and submission of the relevant forms, however the final decision rests with the Office of the Public Guardian.
Important Notes
- Fee reductions or exemptions apply only to the OPG registration fee and do not affect our legal fees.
- Any reduction or exemption must be approved by the OPG before registration can proceed.
- If an LPA application is rejected and needs to be resubmitted, the OPG may require the fee to be paid again.
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