HRS Transparency Policy

 
  1. The only area of work that the firm practices in and which is subject to the SRA rules on transparency is Wills and Probate that is not contested.
  2. For Probate work we charge £1500 plus VAT and disbursements or 1% of the estate value plus VAT and disbursements, whichever is the higher.
  3. You will be given a quote in writing at the outset of the case.
  4. The quote is a fixed fee and is not based on hourly rate work.
  5. The work will be carried out by a team consisting of a Solicitor and his or her assistant and we reserve the right to apportion the work as we deem fit.
  6. They are Supervised by other qualified Solicitors.
  7. Our complaints policy is reviewed annually and is published on our website.
  8. We display our firm SRA number and the SRA digital badge on the website.
  9. The firm has indemnity insurance as prescribed by the SRA.
  10. In relation to our other non-contentious work we will always quote a fixed fee plus VAT and disbursements of no less than £500 other than for simple Wills that are charged at £250 plus VAT and disbursements.
  11. All such work includes client care contact and checking of documents after preparation, provision to the HMRC and the Registry as well as distribution of the estate.
  12. Disbursements are subject to change but will be quoted at the outset of the case.
  13. All of our other work will be charged as per the Terms of engagement document published on the website.