Office of the Public Guardian Fee Increase

From the 17th November 2025, the fee payable to the Office of the Public Guardian for each application for a Lasting Power of Attorney has increased to £92 per application, up from £82. Powers of attorney are executed as a legally binding deed by a person (“the donor”) to enable an appointed attorney or attorneys […]

Probate Certificate Copies – Fee Increase

The amount charged by the Probate Registry for original copies of the grant of representation is increasing from £1.50 to £16.00 per copy. This will significantly increase the cost of applying for probate when there are a number of assets in a deceased’s estate since it is usually at the point of the application that […]