HMCTS Probate Rules£300 Flat Fee
Probate Court Fees & Estate Guide
Complete legal guide to Grant of Probate application fees (£300 threshold), HMCTS Form PA1P procedures, and Inheritance Tax (IHT) declarations.
Probate Application Fee Estimator
Check if estate value requires a Grant of Probate and calculate HMCTS court fee
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Probate Court Fee Result:
HMCTS Probate Application Fee
£300
Flat Fee above £5,000Grant of Probate Requirement
Grant Required
Complete Guide to UK Probate Applications & HMCTS Rules
Applying for probate gives executors legal authority to manage the deceased person's estate, close bank accounts, sell real estate property, and pay liabilities.
Probate Form Selection Matrix
| Estate Circumstance | Required HMCTS Form | HMRC Tax Form Required |
|---|---|---|
| Deceased left a valid Will | Form PA1P (Probate Application) | Excepted Estate / Online IHT reporting |
| Deceased died Intestate (No Will) | Form PA1A (Letters of Administration) | Excepted Estate / Online IHT reporting |
| Taxable Estate (>£325,000) | Form PA1P / PA1A | Form IHT400 (Full Return) |
Frequently Asked Questions
The probate application fee in England and Wales is £300 for estates valued above £5,000. There is no probate fee for estates valued under £5,000.
A Grant of Probate (applied for using Form PA1P if there is a Will, or Form PA1A if there is no Will) is the legal document issued by the Probate Registry authorizing executors to access bank accounts, sell property, and distribute estate assets.
Form IHT205 is used for excepted estates where no Inheritance Tax is payable, whereas Form IHT400 is a full tax return required for estates subject to Inheritance Tax.