Change to Probate Fees
21st July 2026
The Ministry of Justice has announced an increase to Probate Fees. This came into effect on 13 July.
To apply for a Grant of Probate for any estate with a value of more than £5,000 now costs £526 (rather than £300 which it had been since May 2024), an increase of 75%
The fee for a copy Grant of Probate when applying is now £2 per copy (down from £16 per extra copy). However, if additional copies are required after submitting the application for the Grant of Probate then the fee is £16 per copy.
These fees are added as disbursements to our bill so when we are assisting with your probate matter, you will not have to pay these fees upfront.
Please check our Probate Page for information on our fees and disbursements.
