The total cost of probate in England and Wales depends on which route you take. There are unavoidable government fees that apply to everyone, and then the cost of whatever help you choose to use.
Unavoidable government fees (same for everyone)
- Probate Registry application fee: £526 for estates over £5,000 (nil for estates of £5,000 or under)
- Additional official sealed copies of the Grant: £2 per copy (most estates need three to eight)
- Certified copies of the death certificate: £11 each
- Statutory Notice for Creditors in The Gazette: approximately £70 plus VAT (strongly recommended)
If you use a solicitor
Solicitor fees for probate vary considerably. Fixed-fee quotes for straightforward estates typically range from £1,500 to £5,000. Percentage fees (1 to 4% of estate value) can reach £10,000 to £20,000 or more on larger estates.
If you use YouCanDoProbate
YouCanDoProbate charges a single fixed fee of £499 inc. VAT, covering the complete platform, all forms, all calculations and exemptions, submission guidance, and unlimited UK-based expert support. No add-ons, no percentage of the estate.
Adding the unavoidable government fees, most estates using YouCanDoProbate have a total outlay of between £1,025 and £1,150 depending on the number of official copies needed.
