Probate
Grant of Probate
Where family members have passed intestate we aide in obtaining the Grant of Probate for you to act as executor, preparing papers while you collect the essential documents relating to your loved one’s estate.
Wills
Full estate administration and planning, from valuing assets, funereal arrangements, creating trusts and preparation for paying debts to determining final distributions, with clear insights at every stage.
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Flexible help for those who need guidance with arranging for lasting power of attorney arrangements. Assisting with applying to the Office of the Public Guardian, tax forms, claims, and tricky deadlines.
Wills & Probate
Why make a will?
- To make sure that your assets go to the person you want
- To help your family know what arrangements you want for your funeral
- To make specific gifts of money or items of sentimental value e.g. a cherished toy for a grandchild, or a gift of money for a nephew or niece
- To ensure that your estate is administered by people who you know and trust
- To ensure that you direct your assets in a tax efficient way
Leaving a will creates certainty for those you leave behind. We at Gittins McDonald always ensure that your will is right for you.
When will I need to take out probate?
- Not all deaths require probate to be taken out
- If there is property which will need to be sold then you will need probate
- Some Banks and Building Societies will release small sums without probate, larger balances may require probate
- If there is no will – you may need advice on who can and how to apply for probate
- You may wish to contest the will or make a claim against the estate
- You may need to complete Tax Forms – we can help with that
Wills & Probate Guide Lasting Powers of Attorney Guide
Probate
Clear, fixed-fee probate support from approachable Wrexham solicitors, with costs explained upfront before any work begins.
Grant Only
Grant-only probate applications from £800.00 + VAT, covering advice on the Inheritance Tax position, preparing the HMCTS and HMRC forms, and obtaining the Grant so that you or your family can collect and distribute the estate yourselves. The standard court fee of £300 is included in this costing.
Initial meeting
Form completion
Court Filing
Executor Assist
Full estate administration typically from £2,250 + VAT, including valuing assets, dealing with banks and pension providers, applying for the Grant of Probate, settling debts and tax, preparing estate accounts, facilitating or closing trusts and arranging final distributions to beneficiaries.
Estate valuation
Asset review
Court application
HMCTS liaison
Fixed-fee quote
Full Service
Complex or high-value estates, including business or property portfolios, trusts, or foreign assets, are charged on an individually quoted basis, with clear written costs estimates, staged billing, and regular updates so you stay in control of fees throughout the probate process.
Complex estates
Business assets
Tax planning
Deed variations
Inheritance disputes guidance
Foreign assets
Home visits
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Transparent probate fees explained
We offer clear, written estimates before work starts, with popular options including fixed-fee Grants of Probate and capped estate administration, so you stay in control of costs from the first meeting.
