It seems HMG have abandoned the 'probate tax' which could have been up to £20k on larger estates.
The flat rate 'fee' is being retained but increased to £273 from January 26th
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/pensi ... 0&ito=1490
Probate Fees
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- The full Lemon
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Re: Probate Fees
Good news. If only professional executors would adopt a flat fee basis rather than the totally unjustified percentage of assets basis.scrumpyjack wrote:It seems HMG have abandoned the 'probate tax' which could have been up to £20k on larger estates.
The flat rate 'fee' is being retained but increased to £273 from January 26th
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/pensi ... 0&ito=1490
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- Lemon Half
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Re: Probate Fees
agreed - percentage based fees are a rip-off