P E Wilson & Co is approved by the LEGAL AID AGENCY for providing public funding work and therefore has a Certificate of Approval called the SQM or Specialist Quality Mark. The firm is audited periodically to ensure standards are kept.

We therefore currently provide Legal Aid to those who qualifies and on low income for:

1. Housing
2. Family

All other works are privately funded.

DISBURSMENTS & VAT

1. THE QUOTES/ PRICE RANGE ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT @ 20% AND DISBURSEMENTS (Unless stated Otherwise)
2. DISBURSEMENTS ARE ADDITIONAL EXPENSES SUCH AS COURT OR APPLICATION FEES AND OTHER EXPENDITURES ON BEHALF OF THE CLIENT.
3. DISBURSMENTS  EXAMPLE:

1. Probate application fee (Currently) £300.00 (No Vat)
2. Swearing of Oath £5.00 Plus £2.00 per exhibit (No Vat)
3. Surveyors fee £720.00  (600.00 +Vat)

LIST OF OUR CHARGES

FIXED FEE CONSULTATION DIAGNOSTIC INTERVIEW (includes VAT):    

(i) Standard Telephone = £130.00

(ii) Standard Face to face = £160.00

(iii) Emergency (same day) telephone(Subject to availability)= £250.00

(iv) Emergency (same day) Face to face (Subject to availability)= £300.00

SURGERY ADVICE                                      FIXED                      (up to 30 mins)                            = £75.00         

 (when running and includes vat)

LEGAL ADVICE GIFT VOUCHER            (Purchase cost including vat)                                      =  £225.00

(Up to 2 hrs advice /T&C apply)

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FIXED FEE LETTER PACKAGES

NON - BUSINESS FIXED FEE

DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADMINISTRATIVELY

(WITHOUT GOING TO COURT)                                                                     FROM:

• up to 5 letters only to opponent                                                        £350.00  + VAT = £420.00
• unlimited letters only to client/opponent                                         £1020.00  + VAT = £1224.00

BUSINESS FIXED FEE

DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADMINISTRATIVELY

(WITHOUT GOING TO COURT)                                                                   FROM:

• up to 5 letters only to opponent                                                      £450.00  + VAT = £540.00
• unlimited letters only to client/opponent                                       £1450.00 + VAT = £1740.00

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FAMILY MATTERS

DIVORCE            (NO PROPERTY no CHILDREN)               FIXED                    £950.00 (+vat+ Disbursements)

DIVORCE            (NO PROPERTY with CHILDREN)            FIXED                    £1020.00 (+vat+ Disbursements)

DIVORCE            (WITH PROPERTY no CHILDREN)           FIXED                    £1350.00 (+vat+ Disbursements)

DIVORCE            (WITH PROPERTY with CHILDREN)        FIXED                    £1450.00 (+vat+ Disbursements)

FINANCIAL APPLICATION (Straight Forward)            (PRICE RANGE)           £1500 -£4500

                                                                                                                               (£1500 required on a/c)

FINANCIAL APPLICATION (Complex Applications)   (PRICE RANGE)           £4500 - £20,000 plus

                                                                                                                              (£2500 required on a/c)

CHILD ARRANEMENT APPLICATION                         (PRICE RANGE)            £1500 - £6500

                                                                                                                               (£800 required (on a/c)

(Also See Fixed Fee Package to negotiate)

HOUSING/PROPERTY MATTERS

LANDLORD (Eviction of tenant) Accelerated                     FIXED                     £925.00 +vat+ Disbursements

LANDLORD (Eviction of tenant & seeking rent) (PRICE RANGE)                   £1500 - £5500 +vat + Disbursements

                                                                                                                               (£1500 required on a/c)

LANDLORD (Notice preparation/Serving only)                 FIXED                     £425.00 (+vat+ Disbursements)

                (Within 1- 5 Mile radius of office)

LANDLORD (Notice preparation/Serving only)                 FIXED                     £550.00 (+vat+ Disbursements)

                (Within 1-10 Mile radius of office)

HOMELESSNESS DISPUTES                                              FIXED                     £350.00  (+vat+ Disbursements)

(Excludes court proceedings)

NEIGHBOUR  DISPUTES                                                     FIXED                     £450.00  (+vat+ Disbursements)

(Excludes court proceedings)

PROPERTY REGISTRATION)                                              FIXED                       £395.00 (+vat+ Disbursements)

& TITLE PROBLEMS )

TENANCY AGREEMENT PREPARATION                   (PRICE RANGE)               £395.00 - £750.00 + vat

WILLS/PROBATE MATTERS

WILLS                                                  (SINGLE)                                   FIXED              £195.00 + vat      

WILLS                                                  (COUPLE)                                 FIXED               £340.00 + vat

WILLS (Home Visit charge per visit within 1-5 mile radius)             FIXED               £90.00 + vat

WILLS (Home Visit charge per visit within 5 – 10 mile radius)        FIXED               £130.00 + vat

CODICILS  (Addendum to Will)                                                            FIXED              £125.00 + vat

PROBATE AND ESTATE ADMINISTRATION               

PROBATE (Form IHT205 Grant Applications only)                          FIXED                £995.00  (+vat+ Disbursements)

PROBATE (Form IHT400 Grant Applications only)                          FIXED                £1850.00  (+vat+ Disbursements)                                                                                                                                                              

COMPLETE SERVICE OF PROBATE APPLICATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE ESTATE                    

(PE Wilson & Co will handle the entire Probate process which includes winding up the Estate and preparation of the Estate Accounts)

Our Service:

• Your matter being dealt with by an experience dedicated solicitor.
• Identifying and obtaining the relevant documents to prepare the probate applications
• Completing both the Probate and HMRC forms
• The preparation and submission of the probate applications,
• Writing to the authorities including banks, building societies, pension companies etc,
• Applying for the IHT reference number
• Arranging the payment of any due inheritance tax.
• Collecting sums due to the estate,
• Arranging the sale of shares and other assets
• Liaising with the beneficiaries
• Distribution of and winding up of the estate
• Preparation of the Estate Account.

Not all of the above apply where instructed to apply for the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration only.

The solicitor has over 21 years post qualification experience.

PROBATE TIME SCALE

Application for the Grant of Probate 

This can take up to 8-12 weeks. However we are in the hands of the Probate Registry and HMRC. We will however do our best to obtain the grant as soon as possible.

Straight Forward Matters

Once the Grant is obtained the estate can be administered and wound up within 3-12 months for completion depending on the assets of the estate.

Complex Matters

Once the Grant is obtained the estate can be administered and wound up within 6-18 months for completion depending on the assets of the estate.

STRAIGHT FORWARD ESTATES                 (PRICE RANGE)                              £2,500 – £7,500 + vat+ Disbursements

Example. These are Estates where the main asset is the house and or Savings and the beneficiaries are based and can

be located in the UK and there is no possibility of the Will being challenged.

(In the event it is later found that the cost is likely to exceed the price range you will be notified. If so you may be charged at the hourly rate).

(The costs are payable from the estate) (£800 required on a/c)

COMPLEX ESTATES                                      (PRICE RANGE)                             £5,000 - £20,000 + vat + Disbursements

Example. These are Estates where there are more than one properties including savings, business, and or the

beneficiaries are be based both in the UK and abroad. There may difficulty in locating the beneficiaries and or

 includes the possibility of the Will being challenged.

(In the event it is later found that the cost is likely to exceed the price range you will be notified. If so you may be charged at the hourly rate).

                                                                        (The costs are payable from the Estate)(£1500 required on a/c)

POWERS OF ATTORNEYS

GENERAL POWERS OF ATTORNEYS                         (For Fixed Period)                                £295.00  + vat

LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY                                       FIXED                                             £395.00  + vat

REGISTRATION OF LPA                                                       FIXED                                             £295.00 + Disbursements

BUSINESS MATTERS

COMPANY FORMATION                                                      FIXED                                              £395.00 + Disbursements

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENTS                                    (PRICE RANGE)                                    £250.00- £650.00  + vat

EMPLOYMENT MATTERS

SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS                                     (PRICE RANGE)                                    £350.00- £650.00 + vat     

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL MATTERS                        (PRICE RANGE)                                    £2500 -£12500) + vat + Disbursements

                                                                                                                                                      (£1500 required on a/c)

(Detailed breakdown of anticipated cost based on our above hourly rates available on request)               

 The solicitor has over 21 years post qualification experience.                                                                                  

(Also See Fixed Fee Package)

The service includes:

• Your matter being dealt with by an experience dedicated solicitor
• Taking your initial instructions,
• Reviewing the papers and advising you
• Advising you on the merits of the case and case value;
• Entering into ACAS Early Conciliation;
• Preparing the ET1 (Claim Form) and Details of Claim,
• If a counterclaim has been made against you preparing the ET3 (Response Form)
• Reviewing and advising on response from the other party;
• Engaging in settlement discussions throughout the process;
• Preparing a Schedule of Loss;
• Calculating financial loss;
• Preparing and attending Preliminary Hearing
• Arranging conference with counsel (if appropriate)
• Preparing instruction to counsel;
• Corresponding with the opponent and Tribunal;
• Preparing a List of Documents
• Perusing, reviewing and Exchanging a List of Documents
• Reviewing and requesting copies of documents from the other party
• Agreeing a bundle of documents;
• Drafting witness statements and agreeing their content with witnesses;
• Preparing the bundle of documents for the Final Hearing;
• Reviewing and advising on the other side’s witness statements;
• Agreeing a list of issues, a chronology
• Attendance at the Final Hearing,
• Preparation of any Remedy Hearing
• Advising on appeal

NOTE

Not all the above stages are required or will apply in every case as that will depend on whether or not the client was a litigant in person or the stage at which we are consulted and formally instructed.

TRIBUNAL TIME SCALE

The following is just an estimate of the tribunal hearing process. However during the process, we will keep you updated and let you know about the relevant dates for the management of your case and let you know if the costs and timescales change and provide a revised estimate.

It should also be noted that the vast majority of clients will resolve the claim before tribunal proceedings are necessary normally within 4-6 weeks.

Factors that will impact on the timescale: 

1. If a settlement is reached before the claim is issued
2. If a settlement is reached before your employment has terminated,

If so, your case can take as little as 1-4 weeks to resolve.

If your claim proceeds to a Final Hearing,

1. Your case is likely to take approx 6-12 months. But this will depends on when the Employment Tribunal arranges for the Final Hearing will take place.
2. In complex cases, it is not unusual for hearings to be listed 18 months after the dismissal takes place.

DISBURSMENTS