Wills, Probate & Trusts Fees
Wills, Probate & Trust Fees
We understand that the law around Wills and Probate can be complicated so we will go through the whole process and explain each stage, listening to your needs and wishes every step of the way.
“We’re upfront about costs – so there’s no hidden surprises”
Kirsten Wood
Head of Wills & Probate
Our fees made clear
We understand that the law around Wills and Probate can be complicated so we will go through the whole process and explain each stage, listening to your needs and wishes every step of the way.
We are upfront about costs and will work with you to ensure the best possible outcome for your estate.
We work with a number of organisations to reduce or waive the cost of a will, usually in return for a donation to charity. We offer free advice through several legal clinics – visit our Wills and charity schemes page to find out more.
How is Rothera Bray different?
- All of our solicitors are qualified to a high level, with many accredited by STEP (The Society of Estate and Trust Practitioners) and members of the Association of Lifetime Lawyers
- We are transparent about our fees, with no hidden costs
- We provide a consultative approach, using our knowledge to ensure you leave as much as possible to loved ones by minimising the amount of inheritance tax payable on your estate
- Our solicitors have a wealth of experience dealing with all aspects of work from simple wills to complex arrangements
- We provide free Will registration with Certainty, the National Wills Register
- We are associated with several charity/discounted wills schemes
- We run legal clinics across Nottinghamshire, providing free advice
- Our offices are conveniently situated, with seven branch locations across Nottingham, Leicester and Derby
- We can offer home and hospital visits for the disabled and those unable to attend our offices through illness or frailty
Time is charged at hourly rates to reflect overhead costs and is reviewed annually.
The current hourly rates are:
- Partners – £330.00-£350.00+VAT
- Senior Associates and Associates with 15 years or more experience – £295.00+VAT
- Associate Solicitors – £275.00+VAT
- Solicitors and Legal Executives – £255.00+VAT
- Private Client Executives-£220.00+VAT
- Trainee solicitors – £180.00+VAT
- Wills and Probate Senior Paralegal – £180.00+VAT
- Wills and Probate Paralegal – £160.00+VAT
Send us a message
Jeremy Allen
Partner
Jeremy Allen is a Wills, Probate and Trusts specialist at Rothera Bray Solicitors and is based at our Lace Market offices in the heart of Nottingham City Centre.
Russell Dalby
Partner
Russell is a Partner based at our Market Harborough office and specialises in all areas of Private Client work. He predominantly deals with probate administration and estate planning work – such as advising on Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Inheritance Tax planning.
Ann Farnill
Partner
Ann Farnill is a Partner in Rothera Bray‘s Wills, Probate and Trusts department and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre. She specialises in Wills, Inheritance Tax planning, Powers of Attorney including acting for lay attorneys, Estate planning and administration.
Nelissa Hicks
Partner
Nelissa is Partner at Rothera Bray with a demonstrated history of working in the legal services industry. Nelissa has over 20 years’ experience as a Wills, Probate, Tax and Trusts solicitor and is based at our Mapperley office. She is skilled in Inheritance Tax Planning and the Administration of Trusts and Estates.
Andrew Hitchon
Partner
Andrew has specialised in the private client sector for over 10 years. He is also a fully qualified TEP practitioner and deals with a wide range of legal expertise including Trusts and Tax Planning.
Richard Jackson
Partner
Richard is based at our Derby office and has over 25 years of experience dealing with all types of Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Probate / Estate Administration.
Martin Witherspoon
Partner
Martin provides advice and assistance with regard to Wills, Powers of Attorney and administration of estates at our West Bridgford Office.
Kirsten Wood
Partner & Head of Wills and Probate
Kirsten Wood leads the firm’s Wills and Probate department and is a partner with over 18 years’ experience specialising in will drafting, tax, trusts, estate administration and lasting powers of attorney.
James Briggs
Senior Associate Solicitor
James Briggs is a senior associate and private client solicitor at our Lace Market, Nottingham office.
Amelia Carruthers
Senior Associate Solicitor
Amelia Carruthers is a Senior Associate at Rothera Bray’s Derby office and is experienced in drafting wills, lasting powers of attorney, administering estates and providing tax advice and planning.
Sandra Garvey
Senior Associate
Sandra is a Senior Associate in our Wills & Probate department based at our Market Harborough office and has over 35 years in experience in dealing in all areas of Wills & Probate.
Julie Graham
Senior Associate Solicitor
Julie is a Senior Associate Solicitor in our Wills and Probate department and is based at our West Bridgford Office.
Carly Harwood
Senior Associate Solicitor
Carly Harwood is a Senior Associate Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Derby office.
Melissa Merry
Consultant
Melissa Merry is a Consultant in our Wills and Probate department, with over 30 years of experience in private client work. Melissa is based at our Lace Market office in Nottingham city centre.
Eleanor Robinson
Senior Associate Solicitor
Eleanor Robinson is a Wills, Probate and Trusts specialist at Nottingham-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors and is based at our West Bridgford office.
Sarah Soo
Senior Associate Solicitor
Sarah Soo is a Wills and Probate specialist at Nottingham-based law firm Rothera Bray Solicitors and has specialised in private client work since she began her career. Sarah is currently based in our Beeston office.
Amy Goodwin
Associate Solicitor
Amy Goodwin is an Associate in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate team and is based at our Derby office.
Rebecca Lee
Associate Solicitor
Rebecca is an Associate Solicitor in our Wills & Probate team based at our Leicester office.
Ed Granger
Solicitor
Ed Granger is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Rebecca Holmes
Legal Executive
Rebecca is a Legal Executive in our Wills & Probate team. She is based at our Lace Market office.
Jasmin Marshall
Solicitor
Jasmin Marshall is a Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Mapperley office.
Charlotte Pinkham
Solicitor
Charlotte Pinkham is a Solicitor in our Wills & Probate department. She is based at our Leicester office.
Alison Richardson
Legal Executive
Alison Richardson is a member of the wills, trust & probate team based at our Mapperley office.
Rebekah Royles
Legal Executive
Rebekah Royles is a Legal Executive in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Sarah Singh
Solicitor
Sarah Singh is a solicitor within Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate Department and is based at the firm’s West Bridgford office.
Laura Windsor
Chartered Legal Executive
Laura Windsor is a Chartered Legal Executive in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Beeston office.
Libby Birt
Private Client Executive
Libby Birt is a Private Client Executive in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Derby office.
Lacey Glover
Private Client Executive
Lacey Glover is a Private Client Executive in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department. She is based at our Beeston office but can visit clients across the East Midlands.
Sallie Poultney
Private Client Executive
Sallie is a Private Client Executive in the Private Client Department at our Market Harborough office. She advises clients on a range of private client services including Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Amanda White
Private Client Executive
Amanda is a Private Client Executive in the Private Client Department at our Leicester office. She advises clients on a range of private client services and has been handling her own caseload since 2014.
Toby Byford
Trainee Solicitor
Toby is a Trainee Solicitor in our Wills and Probate department and is currently based at our Lace Market office.
Talita Fantauzzi
Trainee Solicitor
Talita Fantauzzi is a Trainee Solicitor in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our West Bridgford office.
Jack Cooper
Senior Paralegal
Jack Cooper is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our West Bridgford office.
Anna Guy
Senior Paralegal
Anna Guy has over 10 years’ experience of working in law firms, and 7 years’ experience of dealing with Wills and Probate matters.
Rochelle Hutton
Senior Paralegal
Rochelle works in the private client team at the Market Harborough office, having joined the firm in November 2024.
Hollie Moore
Senior Paralegal
Hollie Moore is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Mapperley office.
Lisa Warren
Senior Paralegal
Lisa Warren is a Senior Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate team and is based at our Derby office.
Beth Ault
Paralegal
Beth Ault is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Derby Office.
Morgan Bramley
Paralegal
Morgan is a Paralegal in our Private Client department and is based at the Lace Market office.
Brett James
Paralegal
Brett James is a Wills and Probate Paralegal at Rothera Bray Solicitors and is based at our Lace Market office.
Michelle Kingston
Paralegal
Michelle Kingston is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Lace Market office.
Elaine Langley
Paralegal
Elaine is a Paralegal in the Wills and Probate department based at the West Bridgford office.
Jordan McBallantine
Paralegal
Jordan McBallantine is a paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Mapperley office.
Morgan McGahan
Paralegal
Morgan is a Paralegal in our Wills and Probate department and is based at our West Bridgford office.
Janet Prentice
Paralegal
Janet Prentice is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills, Probate and Trusts department and is based at our Lace Market office in the heart of Nottingham city centre.
Jessica Redden
Paralegal
Jessica Redden is a Paralegal in our Wills & Probate department and is based at our Beeston office.
Sarah Simpson
Paralegal
Sarah is a Paralegal in our Wills & Probate department based at Market Harborough office.
Gill Subbarao
Paralegal
Gill Subbarao is a Paralegal in Rothera Bray’s Wills and Probate department and is based at our Mapperley office.
Georgia Weller
Paralegal
Georgia is a Paralegal in our Private Client team. She is based at our Market Harborough office.
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